Forest Preserve District of Kane County

The mission of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County is to acquire, hold and maintain lands within Kane County that contribute to the preservation of natural and historic resources, habitats, flora and fauna; and to restore, restock, protect and preserve such lands for the education, recreation and pleasure of all its citizens. Please visit us at www.kaneforest.com or give us a call at 630-232-5980.

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Nature Programs Manager Valerie Blaine captured this little guy!

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Two beautiful herons captured by Naturalist Erica Lemon at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles

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"The first view of an Illinois Prairie is Sublime," wrote a traveler in 1834. "I may almost say awfully Grand ... The more I travel over them the better I like them. There is a great variety of Flowers now on the Prairies, but they tell me in a month from this time they will be much prettier." These words ring true today in our restored natural areas, such as the prairie at Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve.

This beautiful shot was captured by Nature Programs Manager Valerie Blaine.

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During our 4th Annual Hooked on Fishing event at Oakhurst Forest Preserve!

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Fugus

Photo by Naturalist Erica Lemon

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Painted turtle at Burnidge Forest Preserve

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What a catch! This proud fisher caught her fish at the Forest Preserve District's 4th annual Hooked on Fishing at Lake Patterson in Oakhurst F.P. in Aurora.

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Moths often play second fiddle to butterflies, but check out these cool species found at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve. The white tiger moth is often described as "immaculate" because of its pure coloration. The yellow-collared scape moth frequents flowers at the forest edge during spring and summer.

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One Kane County resident takes a nice walk along a creek in one of our forest preserves.

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Icicles forming on a tree branch during the winter

Photo by Naturalist Erica Lemon

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Fugus

Photo by Naturalist Erica Lemon

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flower whisp

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Arisaema triphyllum at Johnson’s Mound

Photo courtesy of Nature Programs Manager Valerie Blaine

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Oak tree flowers captured by Nature Programs Manager Valerie Blaine

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Photo by Naturalist Erica Lemon

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small oak tree

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Beautiful flowers in spring!