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.

For information about the Kane Forest Preserve Foundation, or to Adopt a Turtle, see the Get Involved section of this website.

Preserves are open every day, sunrise to sunset.

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Prevent Tick Bites: Ticks exist year-round in Illinois, but are most active in April - July. Beware that ticks may be found anywhere outdoors. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) advises the following precautions you can take to help prevent tick bites:

1. Wear protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts, pants, boots or sturdy shoes and a hat. Ticks are easier to detect on light-colored clothing. Tuck your pant legs inside your socks.
2. Apply insect repellent containing 10-30 percent DEET primarily to clothes.
3. Walk in the center of trails, so weeds do not brush up against you.
4. Check yourself, children and pets for ticks.
5. Remove any tick promptly. The best way to remove a tick is to use tweezers. Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible. Gently but firmly pull it straight out.
6. Thoroughly wash any tick bite areas and your hands with soap and water. Apply an antiseptic to the bite site.
7. Call a doctor if you develop a rash or fever.

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