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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.

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

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.

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white oak Shelter Rental

Forest Preserve District shelters are available for rental, beginning Jan. 2 of each year, on a first-come, first-served basis. Call (630) 232-1242 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

For smaller shelters, reservation fees are $35 per day for in-county residents; $50 for out-of-county residents. Some of our more popular small shelters include those at:

  • Bliss Woods Forest Preserve
  • Burnidge Forest Preserve
  • Fabyan Forest Preserve (Shelter #2 - the bear cage)
  • Fabyan (Shelter #3 - down from the Windmill)
  • Fox River Shores Forest Preserve
  • Glenwood Park Forest Preserve
  • Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve
  • Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve (Cabin #2)
  • LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve (Shelter #2 - trailhead)
  • Les Arends Forest Preserve (Shelter #1 - stone)
  • Oakhurst Forest Preserve (Shelter #2 - by the lake)
  • Rutland Forest Preserve (Shelter #2 - back of preserve)
  • Voyageurs Landing Forest Preserve

For larger shelters accommodating over 60 people, reservation fees are $50 per day for in-county residents; and $75 per day for out-of-county residents. Some of our more popular large shelters include those at:

  • Binnie Forest Preserve
  • Campton Forest Preserve
  • Elburn Forest Preserve
  • Fabyan Forest Preserve (Shelter #1 - off Route 31)
  • Fabyan Forest Preserve (Shelter #4 - across from the Windmill)
  • Hampshire Forest Preserve (Shelter #1 – west side entrance road)
  • Hampshire Forest Preserve (Shelter #2 – end of Allen Road)
  • Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve (Cabin #2)
  • Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve (Shelter)
  • Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve (Cabin #1)
  • LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve (Shelter #1 and fire bowl)
  • Les Arends Forest Preserve (Shelter #2 – wood)
  • Oakhurst Forest Preserve (Shelter #1)
  • Paul Wolff Campground (Shelter #1)
  • Rutland Forest Preserve (Shelter #1 – west side of entrance road)
  • Tyler Creek Forest Preserve (Shelter #1 – lower level)
  • Tyler Creek Forest Preserve (Shelter #2 – upper level of preserve)

Shelter Request Form

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