Inspection and Repair Work at Trout Park Rivers Edge

Nicor Gas will begin inspection and possible repair work on its Dubuque line located on Kane County Forest Preserve property at Trout Park Rivers Edge. The work will begin the week of June 10 and is anticipated to take two weeks to complete. To ensure the safety of users of the Fox River Trail, Trout Park River's Edge will be closed to vehicle traffic and will reroute the Fox River Bike Trail through Trout Park. Detour signage will be posted during the duration of the work. If you have any questions, call 630-232-5980.

Let the Forest Preserve District host a Woodland Birthday Party for your child

Surrounded by the trees, birds, and other woodland creatures, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County will provide the best party for any nature-loving child at our Woodland-themed Birthday parties. 

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Trail closures at Oakhurst in Aurora and Bliss Woods in Sugar Grove

The trail at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora and the Virgil Gilman Trail at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve in Sugar Grove will be temporary closed, to allow for bridge work at both locations. 

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Fox River Trail at Logan Avenue to close the week of June 17 due to repairs

Fox River Trail at Logan Avenue is set to be temporarily closed down for repairs beginning June 17. 

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Come experience nature at nighttime with the Forest Preserve District

If you wonder what the nocturnal world of our forest preserves looks like, come explore it with us during our Nighttime Nature Series! 

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Enjoy summer guided hikes during Trek with a Naturalist series

Get your daily steps in on an evening hike, while learning about the ecology of a forest preserve, along the way. 

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An area of the Fox River Trail in Geneva to temporarily close June 10-24

A section of the Fox River Trail in Geneva will close for a two-week period, from June 10-June 24, as it’s scheduled to be resurfaced.

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Forest Preserve summer nature camps offer daily adventures for kids

There's much to explore during the Forest Preserve District of Kane County's five-day nature camps, for kids entering first through sixth grades.

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