Spring ephemerals are a unique group of plants that take advantage of the open canopy of our woodlands. Many spring wildflowers grow and reproduce quickly under optimal growing conditions, such as moist soil and more abundant sunlight.
Cultivate a love for nature with fun-filled day camps with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
Community science, or citizen science, is research conducted by members of the general public — people just like you! Community scientists learn more about the world around them while having a real impact on local land management decisions and global-scale ecological solutions.
Learn how to tap a maple tree and taste pure, local syrup at the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s Maple Sugaring Days, March 2 and 3, from 12-3 p.m. at Creek Bend Nature Center.
Kane County winters may look bleak and dreary, but the bright green colors of evergreen trees provide a little pop of color. Head over to LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve to learn about these cone-bearing trees and the specific features we can use to identify different evergreen species.
Unleash your inner artist and create beautiful nature art with instructor Juliya Jensen from JJ’s Crafty Creations. Juliya will guide you step by step in painting a nature-inspired work of art.
Join us for a wintry morning stroll through the popular Fabyan Forest Preserve. Along the way, we’ll make periodic stops to interpret the nature around us and uncover the unique history of the Fabyan family and surrounding land.
This month, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County will host a presentation from Chief White Winnebago of the HoChunk nation on a brief history of the reintroduction of Native Americans into Illinois. This presentation is a free program as part of Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau.
