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Since 1925, the Forest Preserve District has worked to preserve and restore Kane County's natural areas, improve wildlife habitat, and enhance the quality of life for all Kane County residents. We invite you to visit the forest preserves and enjoy a quiet walk, embark on a camping weekend, picnic with friends and family, learn about nature, bird watch, fish, golf, ride, volunteer, or simply experience the wonder of our more than 20,000 of acres of woodlands, wetlands and prairies. No matter the time of year, there's plenty to see and do in your Kane County forest preserves.
Preserves are open every day, sunrise to sunset.
For information about the Kane Forest Preserve Foundation, or to Adopt a Turtle, see the Get Involved section of this website.
Throughout the pandemic, Kane County forest preserves and trails have remained open during regular hours, sunrise to sunset, every day.
February 3rd Update: Kane County is currently in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan.
Nature Virtually Everywhere: For those who choose not to come out to the preserves at this time, we'll bring the Kane County Forest Preserves to you! See our "Nature Virtually Everywhere" series of nature programs.
Public Meetings: Until further notice, all public meetings of the Forest Preserve District will take place remotely via web conference and at the Kane County Government Center. To view slides or hear livestream audio of District meetings, visit our YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/fpdkc or click below:
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