Forest Preserve District of Kane County
John J. Hoscheit, President
Monica A. Meyers, Executive Director
For Information:
630-232-5980 or
forestpreserve@kaneforest.com
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630-232-1242 ( Mon-Fri / 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM )
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News at the District . . .
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.
Public Meeting Notice
The public is invited to Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve on May 15 from 4-6 p.m. to learn about plans for the facility and surrounding area. View the notice,
here
.
2013-14 Budget
The 2013-14 Budget was approved May 14. It's available
here
and on our Finance Committee
page
.
Temporary Closures
Due to flooding, the following areas remain closed as of 5/6: the back/south end of Buffalo Park FP; all trails in Oakhurst FP; the Fox River Trail between Jon J. Duerr FP & County Park in South Elgin; and the River Bend Trail. We will update here and on Facebook, as conditions improve.
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
.
Rent the Tomo Lodge
If you’re looking for a unique location for a reunion, shower, group picnic or other special daytime event for up to 100 people, inquire about the Lodge at Camp Tomo Chi-Chi Knolls in Gilberts. Call reservations at (630) 232-1242.
See Rental Facilities
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