Skip Navigation Links
Environmental Education Expand Environmental Education
Finance & Bids Expand Finance & Bids
Forest Preserves Expand Forest Preserves
Publications Expand Publications
Recreation Expand Recreation
Volunteer Expand Volunteer
Employment Expand Employment
Committees Expand Committees
Contact Us Expand Contact Us
Accessibility Expand Accessibility
Home Page
News at the District . . .
Brunner Family FP awarded OSLAD grant
The District was awarded a $400,000 development grant for Brunner Family FP improvements! Gov. Pat Quinn announced the award May 11. See planned improvements here. View our press release here.

Campground open
Who's ready to do some camping? Paul Wolff Campground in Elgin opened May 1 for the season, and Big Rock Campground is expected to open in July. Come camping with us! See here for more information on Paul Wolff Campground.

Public Meeting Notice
The public is invited to Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve on May 15 from 4-6 p.m. to learn about plans for the facility and surrounding area. View the notice, here.

2013-14 Budget
The 2013-14 Budget was approved May 14. It's available here and on our Finance Committee page.

Temporary Closures
Due to flooding, the following areas remain closed as of 5/6: the back/south end of Buffalo Park FP; all trails in Oakhurst FP; the Fox River Trail between Jon J. Duerr FP & County Park in South Elgin; and the River Bend Trail. We will update here and on Facebook, as conditions improve.

Chronic Wasting Disease Info
Chronic wasting disease is an always-fatal neurological disease found in deer and elk. If left unmanaged, it’s feared the disease could spread throughout the state’s deer population. For more information, see CWD: Surveillance and Management and CWD Management in Illinois: Fact or Fiction. For additional CWD facts and figures, visit IDNR.

Brewster Creek Rental
The Lodge at Brewster Creek is the perfect place for your special event. Click here for details.

Proposed Grunwald Campground
Share your thoughts on proposed improvements to Grunwald Forest Preserve. Join us 6/29 at District HQ from 4-6 p.m. for a Public Information Meeting.

2010 Progress Report
See land acquisition and capital projects made possible by the support of Kane County citizens in our 2010 Progress Report.

This site best viewed in screen resolution of 1024x768 or better
Emerald Ash Borer Information

Creek Bend Nature Center

Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

LeRoy Oakes
Creek Bend Nature Center
We proudly invite everyone to help celebrate the grand opening of Creek Bend Nature Center! Enjoy interactive exhibits, nature hikes, crafts, carriage rides through the preserve, and a noon concert by Jim Gill! It's fun and FREE! Bring the whole family.
 
Click here for more info!

Week in the Woods

Summer Day Camps
Various times and dates
LeRoy Oakes

Johnson's Mound
Week in the Woods Image
Register your grade-schooler for Week in the Woods summer day camp! We've got full-day, half-day, and early-evening twilight sessions available. Our naturalists will lead hikes, nature games, fun activities and more. Each day will bring a new adventure for your child! Call 847-741-8350 for information or to register.

Combined Forest Preserve & County Board Meeting Calendar

RETURN TO TOP