Stroll into Nature on a Guided Stroller Hike
06-25-2024
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!
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.”
Calling all young anglers! Prepare for an exciting adventure to explore local lakes and hone your fishing skills under the guidance of professional kayak fishing instructors from Chi-Yak Adventures.
The buzz is in the air as the periodical cicadas are set to emerge in Illinois this summer, and the Forest Preserve District invites you to learn more during our upcoming program, “The Cicadas are Coming.”