Sept. 2 | Noon – 1 p.m. | St. James Farm |
Wildflower Walk
Meet a plant expert for a leisurely walk to enjoy the blooms of summer. You’ll learn about native flowers, how to identify them, and which varieties you can grow at home. Ages 18 and up. $5 per person. Register online or at 630-933-7248.
Sept. 7 & 10 | 10 – 11 a.m. | Fullersburg Woods |
Summer Prairie Walk
Stretch your legs, get some fresh air, and appreciate the colorful late-summer blooms of the prairie on a leisurely 1- to 2-mile guided walk. Learn how to identify common DuPage plants and which ones you can grow at home. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an adult. $5 per person. Register online or at 630-933-7248.
Sept. 8 | 10 – 11 a.m | Dunham |
Evening Forest Hike
Get some healthy exercise and enjoy the wonders of a DuPage forest preserve on a guided 3- to 5-mile hike. Ages 18 and up. $5 per person. Register online or at 630-933-7248.
Sept. 7 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | McDowell Grove |
Sept. 14 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Fullersburg Woods |
Sept. 21 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Meacham Grove |
Sept. 28 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Philip State Park |
Forest Hike
Get some healthy exercise and enjoy the wonders of a DuPage forest preserve on a quick-paced 3- to 5-mile guided hike. Ages 18 and up. $5 per person. Register online or at 630-933-7248.
Sept. 12 | 8:30 – 10 a.m. | Blackwell |
Sept. 19 | 8:30 – 10 a.m. | Churchill Woods |
Sept. 26 | 8:30 – 10 a.m. | Springbrook Prairie |
Sept. 16 | 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Springbrook Prairie |
Sept. 23 | 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Pratt's Wayne Woods |
Sept. 30 | 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Oldfield Oaks |
Get Your Feet Wet
Join a walk in the newly restored Spring Brook and learn the importance of streams and their inhabitants. Find out how the Forest Preserve District is restoring these valuable habitats as you search for crayfish, mussels, fish, and underwater insects. Ages 18 and up. $5 per person. Register online or at 630-933-7248.
Sept. 17 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. | Blackwell |
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has been connecting people to nature for more than 100 years. More than 6.2 million people visit its 60 forest preserves, 166 miles of trails, six education centers, and scores of programs each year. For information, call 630-933-7200 or visit dupageforest.org, where you can also link to the District’s e-newsletter, blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok pages.
3S580 Naperville Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
Visitor Services
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturdays through Aug. 27
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Phone: 630-933-7200
Email: forest@dupageforest.org
Police: 630-933-7240
Email: police@dupageforest.org
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