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ComEd to trim trees along trail systems
ComEd contractor Asplundh will be trimming trees along parts of the Illinois Prairie Path, Great Western Trail and Fox River Trail, this spring. See our Press Releases page for details.

Equestrian Trails
Re-Opened
All equestrian trails have been re-opened for riding in the Kane County forest preserves.

Stearns Bike Trail Closed
A portion of the Stearns Road bike trail is closed for road reconstruction. See the KDOT Press Release for details.

District awarded $389,200 OSLAD acquisition grant
The District was awarded a $389,200 OSLAD acquisition grant to help invest in a high-quality, 37-acre woodland in Big Rock Township. Gov. Pat Quinn announced the award, April 5. See our Press Releases page for details.

Prescribed burns planned in preserves
Conditions are once again right for prescribed burning. See our Press Releases page for preserve locations and details.

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. Showings are Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m., or by appointment. Call 630-444-3064.

Earth Day Events
Celebrate Earth Day with two Forest Preserve events! Plant trees with us on 4/19 at Fitchie Creek FP. Hike through LeRoy Oakes FP on 4/22. See our flyer for details.

Volunteer Campground Hosts needed
Love to camp and help others? Earn a free camping spot as a campground host with us. See Press Releases for more information.

Belding Lodge at
Brewster Creek
Rent the Belding Lodge at Brewster Creek Forest Preserve for your next gathering. See our Brewster page for details.
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Commissioners

John J. Hoscheit
District 12
President

Barbara Wojnicki
District 15
President Pro Tem

Michael Kenyon
District 16
Secretary, Chairman

Myrna Molina
District 1

Melisa Taylor
District 5

Susan Starrett
District 10

Philip Lewis
District 13

Drew Frasz
District 18

Rebecca Gillam
District 21

Maggie Auger
District 23

Joseph Haimann
District 24

Planning & Utilization Committee

The Planning & Utilization Committee meets monthly to consider all business regarding the use, management, modifications or improvements to District properties. Types of issues may include (but are not limited to): land planning, cooperative or intergovernmental agreements, easements, special events, property use, preserve amenities, natural resources, wildlife studies and management, citizen comments/suggestions and purchases/bids in relation to equipment, management, improvements or modification of properties. The Planning & Utilization Committee may establish subcommittees to coordinate special projects or evaluations.
 
Dates and times are subject to change.

If you wish to speak at a Planning & Utilization Committee 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 Committee Secretary no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
 

The President of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County is a member of all committees.
 
To contact Forest Preserve Commissioners:
Click here for a link to Kane County's web site, which includes contact information for each Commissioner. E-mail addresses are also available by selecting the link to each individual Commissioner's Web page.
 

SCHEDULE [ Meets as needed ]

Current Meeting Notice(s)
4/24/2014

Current Meeting Agenda(s)
4/24/2014

MINUTES
1/17/2014
2/27/2014

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