Our Mission & Goal

The mission of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County is to acquire, hold and maintain lands within Kane County that contribute to the preservation of natural and historic resources, habitats, flora, and fauna; and to restore, restock, protect and preserve such lands for the education, recreation, and pleasure of all its citizens.

Our goal is to preserve and restore the nature of Kane County.

Little Acorns
May 15 at Tekakwitha Woods

Enroll your four- or five-year old in our popular “Little Acorns” nature program. Your preschooler will enjoy a combination of stories, nature hikes, songs, games or crafts. During the program, parents and siblings are welcome to explore the Nature Center or enjoy a brief hike on your own. Registration is $5 per child for either the morning or afternoon session. The morning session is from 10 – 11 a.m. The afternoon session is 1 – 2 p.m. Call (847) 741-8350 to register or for more details.

Summer Nature Camps
Weekly during June and July

What’s the sure cure for a long, snowy winter?  A fun-filled summer, of course.  Guarantee your kids have fun with Week in the Woods and Twilight Camp from the Forest Preserve District.  Your 1-5 graders will explore the outdoors, go on guided hikes, find native plants and see animals in their habitats.  Each day will bring an exciting new adventure!  See Children’s Nature Programs for more details. Register today at (847) 741-8350, Ext. 10.

Organized in 1925 by public referendum, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County owns 91 properties consisting of 17,135 acres.  The Forest Preserve Commission governs the District.  The Commission handles the District business of establishing policies and acquiring open space for the citizens of Kane County.  The acquisition of open space is a priority of the Forest Preserve District.

The primary purpose of forest preserves is to protect plant and animal life so that present and future generations can enjoy their wonders. Areas have been set aside for hiking, picnicking, fishing, and camping, with portions of the lands deliberately left as primitive as possible. Since many species of trees, shrubs, flowers, birds and animals are rapidly becoming extinct in Kane County, the help of all is needed to preserve them.

A system of bicycle trails runs north and south along the Fox River and east and west to DuPage and DeKalb counties. A map describing the trails, “Kane & Northern Kendall Counties Bicycle Map and Kane County Highway Map” is available at Forest Preserve District headquarters: 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. G, Geneva, IL 60134.