Join us for “Orienteering for Beginners,” on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 4-5:30 p.m. at Creek Bend Nature Center. During this hands-on program, participants will gain the confidence needed to enjoy the art of orienteering.
The Kane Forest Preserve Foundation is excited to announce its inaugural Golf Outing, which will take place on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Hughes Creek Golf Course, located at 1749 Spring Valley Dr., Elburn.
Looking for a way to see the sights with your little one? Then pack up your stroller and hit the trail for a naturalist-guided hike!
The Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve will undergo a series of transformative renovations starting Monday, June 24.
Attention nature enthusiasts and families! We have a mission for you. Our local streams and rivers have underwater invaders by an invasive species known as the Rusty Crayfish. It’s time to grab your dip nets and help us reduce the numbers of these pesky invaders!
This August, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County will host a presentation by Dr. Norm Moline on the National Park Service in our region. This presentation is a free program as part of the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau.
What can bones tell us about the animal that left them behind? Amazingly enough, a creature’s skeletal system holds a vast number of clues about its life. By understanding and leveraging these signs, we can deduce an animal’s age, diet, and behavior — true wildlife forensics!
Get your feet wet in local waterways this summer! Our Fox River watershed is composed of streams, creeks, and rivers that support a wealth of aquatic wildlife. Bring the whole family out to discover the unique riverine systems right in your own backyard during our “Creek Exploration Series.”
