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 23,000 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!
Hours: Preserves are open every day, sunrise to sunset. | Trails: All equestrian trails are currently open.
Report an Issue: See a problem in the preserves? Report an Issue. | Spanish Version: View this site using Google Translate: Versión en español
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Applications to participate in the District's Deer Management Program are being accepted July 1-21, 2025. Please see the Deer Management Program Application page in our online registration platform. You must have an account to access the registration platform. To create an account, click here.
Sponsor a Tree at Johnson's Mound! 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. Help launch the next century of conservation by sponsoring a tree in the Centennial Grove at Johnson's Mound Forest Preserve. Tree sponsors will be commemorated with an inscription on a permanent plaque at the site. For more information or to participate, click the buttons below, or visit the Kane Forest Preserve Foundation website. The deadline to have your name featured on the second plaque is June 30, 2025.
Sponsorship Info | Click here to Sponsor a Tree | Click here to Become a Corporate Sponsor
Sign-up to sponsor or golf the Kane Forest Golf Outing (Sept. 11 at Hughes Creek Golf Club). Visit the Kane Forest Preserve Foundation website for more details, or click the buttons below:
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Par Sponsors
Annie River Solutions | Chick-fil-A Elgin | Landscapes Golf Management | Midwest Groundcovers, LLC | Wight & Company
Contest Hole Sponsors
Feagans Law Group P.C. | KCT Credit Union | V3 Companies
Hole Sponsors
Chapman and Cutler LLP
Engineering Resources Associates, Inc.
Koenig Body & Equipment Inc.
State Farm Agent Mark Krueger
Weaver Consultants Group
Annual ReportCheck out some of our highlights from last year in our 2024 Annual Report!
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