March 30, 2022
Great Horned Owlet Reunited with Family
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
A great horned owlet was reunited with its family thanks to DuPage Forest Preserve District forestry workers and Willowbrook Wildlife Center.
DuPage Forest Blog
Read the latest blog story from the Forest Preserve District, and connect to nature in DuPage.
March 25, 2022
Hidden History of Mammoth Spring Icehouse
If you look closely while walking along the Night Heron Trail at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook, you can find a little piece of history.
March 23, 2022
'On Your Left' and Other Trail Tips
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
DuPage forest preserve trails are popular with all kinds of visitors: some on foot, some on wheels and others on horseback.
March 17, 2022
Snowy Owl Soars to Freedom After Treatment at Willowbrook
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
An injured snowy owl soared to freedom this week after being treated for rodenticide poisoning at Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn.
March 1, 2022
Meet Some of the District's Wonder Women 2022
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Women’s History Month is a great time to reflect on the hard work, dedication achievements of women in all walks of life. We’d like to introduce you to some of the amazing women...
February 24, 2022
Hidden History of Dunham's Equine Legacy
Most people know that “in 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” But did you know that in 1893 Christopher Columbus took a train to Dunham Forest Preserve in Wayne?
February 11, 2022
Eagle Reunited with Mate After Poisoning
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
An injured bald eagle has been reunited with its mate this week thanks to a concerned resident, a group of volunteers and Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn.
February 7, 2022
Stayin' Alive: How Wildlife Survive Winter
Animals in northern Illinois must face the harsh reality of cold blustery winters that leave them vulnerable to exposure and starvation.
January 24, 2022
District's Freshwater Mussels Help 3 Waterways
Ecologists at the DuPage Forest Preserve District’s Urban Stream Research Center successfully propagated and released 495 freshwater mussels in three different watersheds in 2021.
January 20, 2022
Each winter, DuPage County and northern Illinois receive two visitors from the north who use this area as their warmer wintering grounds. One may think that sounds crazy, calling...
January 12, 2022
Hidden History of the Blackwell Mammoth
It started like a normal day for Gary Jones, a heavy equipment operator for the DuPage Forest Preserve District.
January 7, 2022
Birds Take Wing Again Thanks to Willowbrook
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
A great horned owl, two red-tailed hawks and two Cooper’s hawks soared to freedom again this week after being treated for injuries at Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn.
December 10, 2021
Native Landscaping: Start Planning Now
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
It may be wintertime, but now is the time to start planning your garden for next year. It may not seem like it now, but spring will be here before you know it, making this a great...
November 23, 2021
The Hidden History of Ancient Artifacts
People have lived in DuPage County for thousands of years, so it’s no surprise that some of the tools and objects they used are still being found in many DuPage forest preserves.
November 19, 2021
Snow Plowing and Trail Grooming in the Preserves
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
DuPage forest preserves are a magical sight to behold after a freshly fallen snow. We know many of you can’t wait to get out there to see the magnificent beauty, but sometimes...
October 26, 2021
Hidden History of Waterfall Glen's Lincoln Park Nursery
Many people visiting the city of Chicago spend time in Lincoln Park, but few know the connection that DuPage Forest Preserve District’s Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Darien...
October 13, 2021
Carrying on the Legacy of the Heritage Shorthorn
Since acquiring its first Heritage Milking Shorthorn cow, Liberty, in 2018, Kline Creek Farm’s herd of Heritage Milking Shorthorn cattle has been growing. The farm now has four...
October 12, 2021
Nature's Tricks Are a Nature Lover's Treat
Wildlife have long embodied the spirit of Halloween using tricks, treats, and costumes. These strategies are essential for wild animals to survive, find food, and attract mates.
October 6, 2021
Hidden History of the Steeplechase
What happens when you combine a love of horses with a passion for philanthropy? At St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville in the 1980s and 1990s, it resulted in an annual...