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Surplus items available at auction
Various vehicles, trailers, mowers and more have been deemed District surplus, and are now available at auction through 5/20. Bid today​!​

​Equestrian Trails Currently Closed
Due to recent rains and the spring thaw, all District trails are temporarily closed to equestrians. We'll reopen, once trail conditions firm back up.​

Report an Issue with Kane Forest Notify
Spot an issue out in the preserves or trails that needs to be corrected? Tell us about it with Kane Forest Notify! Download the app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store, or use our web module, here​. We'll route the request to the right department, and notify you of progress updates. For more information, see our 2/19 
​press release.

2018 Resident Survey
Thank you to those who took the time to respond to our 2018 Resident Survey. The survey is now closed.We are currently tabulating results, and plan to share highlights later this year.​

2018 Progress Report
As we invest in land and capital projects, following the 2017 referendum, learn about our progress:

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Keep up to date on Forest Preserve District news, nature programs, special events and more. Click here to subscribe.

Special events at Creek Bend Nature Center
Creek Bend Nature Center is available for private rental. Located within LeRoy Oakes, this facility is perfect for weddings, receptions, parties or other special events. ​Open showings are Wednesdays from 3-7 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Call 630-444-3064 to reserve the facility for your special event.

Barbara Belding Lodge
at Brewster Creek
The Barbara Belding Lodge​ within Brewster Creek Forest Preserve is available for private rental for your next gathering. Open showings are on Wednesdays from 3-7 p.m. No appointment is necessary. To reserve the facility for your special event, call 630-444-3064.​
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Public Informational Meetings

This page contains documents pertaining to Public Informational Meetings that are scheduled through the Planning & Utilization Committee.

If you wish to speak at a Public Informational Meeting, you must submit a completed Request to Speak Form. You may submit the form online no later than 24 hours before the scheduled meeting, or you may submit the form in person to the Secretary no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

SCHEDULE [ Meets as needed ]

Current Meeting Notice(s)
3/16/2017
3/9/2017
2/24/2017
2/24/2016
2/26/2015
5/15/2013

Current Meeting Agenda(s)

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