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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.

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white oak Rules & Regulations

Below is an abbreviated list of rules and regulations for the forest preserves.  For a complete list of rules and regulations, please view the Forest Preserve District of Kane County Use Ordinance.

Alcohol

No alcohol is allowed in the preserves. Alcohol may be sold by licensed vendors at the Events Center, Settlers Hill Golf Course and Hughes Creek Golf Course.

Fires

Keep fires contained in the fireplaces, firerings, and grills. Discard or soak hot ashes before leaving.

Fishing

Fishing is allowed only in designated areas. Individuals must possess a proper Illinois State Fishing License.

Hunting

No hunting is allowed.

Motorized Vehicles

The use of motorized vehicles such as ATVs and dirt bikes is strictly prohibited. Snowmobiling is limited to the Forest Preserves of Campton, Glenwood (on the Batavia Branch of the Illinois Prairie Path) Hampshire, Oakhurst and Rutland (on the Great Western Trail west of Wasco) - ONLY (see Winter Activities). All state and local regulations pertaining to the operation of snowmobiles apply. There must be a minimum of 4" of snow and the ground must be frozen for snowmobiling.

No Collecting

Permission of the President is required before removing any item from District lands. This is to protect all plant and animal life.

Pets

Pets are welcome in the preserves, but must be leashed at all times. This protects pets, visitors and native plants and animals. The only exceptions to this rule are found in our three off-leash dog areas: Fox River Bluff Forest Preserve; Aurora West Forest Preserve; and Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve. Dog owners are asked to clean-up after their pooches to keep the areas clean for all users. See the Off-Leash Dog Areas section within Recreation, for more information.

Swimming

No swimming is permitted.

Trash Recycling

Help keep your forest preserves clean by using the trash and recycling containers provided.

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