With the recent news that the village of Algonquin is ending its Styrofoam recycling program immediately, a lot of folks in Kane County are wondering…
Binnie Forest Preserve in West Dundee will be closed on Friday, July 8, 2016, for drainage work. The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will…
“Nature Nearby” is written by Forest Preserve District of Kane County Nature Programs Manager Valerie Blaine, whose home base is Creek Bend Nature Center in…
Ever wondered how a glow worm glows, or why a lightning bug lights, or if a firefly light is hot to the touch? Learn the…
Learn all about damselflies, dragonflies and darners on a guided hike as you watch them in their native habitat. Advance registration is required for this…
Looking for something a little different and fun for your child’s next birthday party? The Forest Preserve District has just the ticket — a Woodland…
Make plans to “camp local” this year with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. You don’t have to drive far or spend a fortune…
Forest Preserve District of Kane County Nature Programs Manager Valerie Blaine is an avid walker who lives and works in the woods. Her “Nature Nearby”…
Illinois may be known as the Prairie State, but we’ve got some awesome trees as well as grasses. Join the Forest Preserve District of…
If you’re looking for free wood chips for landscaping, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County has plenty to offer. Wood chips will be available…
