Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Recent News About Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Christina Watson Chief Human Resources Officer
Government

Public invited to comment on forest preserve plans

The DuPage Forest Preserve District invites the public to provide feedback on proposed plans for Blackwell, Greene Valley, and Waterfall Glen forest preserves at open houses scheduled for June 11. During these sessions, District staff will present ideas and gather public input on recreational amenities, trails, natural resource restoration, facilities, and infrastructure at the preserves. The aim is to improve the natural environments of the preserves while modernizing and increasing access to popular recreational amenities.

Kevin Horsfall Director of Planning and Development
Government

Tickets available April 11 for in-person native plant presale

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has announced that tickets for an exclusive in-person native plant presale will go on sale on April 11. The district, which has been fostering connections between people and nature for over a century, attracts more than 6.2 million visitors annually to its 60 forest preserves, 166 miles of trails, six education centers, and numerous programs.

Friends of Forest Preserve District has new board member
Government

Friends of Forest Preserve District has new board member

Brian Battle — longtime Wheaton resident, regular forest visitor and business leader — recently accepted a position on the board of directors for DuPage County's Friends of the Forest Preserve District, which is the district’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit support group.