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Master Planning
Give us your feedback on proposed preserve improvements for 2012-2017. See the Master Plan section for details.

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: What Illinois' Hunters and Landowners Need to Know and CWD Management in Illinois: Fact or Fiction. For additional CWD facts and figures, visit IDNR. The Forest Preserve District is now hosting a CWD Sampling Station. Hunters are asked to provide samples from adult deer they harvest. See the press release for details.

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.

Take a Hike
Complete 6 of 12 hikes and activities to earn a free patch. See Take a Hike for details.

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

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Emerald Ash Borer Information

Snowshoe Adventure

Saturday, Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m. – noon

Burnidge Forest Preserve/Paul Wolff
Snowy tree lined road
Grab your snowshoes and explore Burnidge Forest Preserve with us! We’ll look for animal tracks, deer beds, mouse tunnels and other signs activity. If there is no snow, we’ll still explore and hike the trails. Ages 7 and up. Call 847-741-8350 to register.

Maple Sugaring Days

Saturday, March 10, 1-4 p.m.
Sunday, March 11, 1-4 p.m.

Johnson's Mound
Maple Sugaring
Don’t miss our fun, free, springtime celebration – Maple Sugaring Days! Forest Preserve naturalists will teach you how to identify and tap maples. Try drilling and setting a tap. Sample various grades of syrup. Plus, walk the preserve with us on a “Sugarin’ Time” hike!

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