The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will host the annual Harvest Fall Festival Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 3 p.m. at Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1680 Fifth Ave., Aurora. Festival-goers can paint pumpkins, play games, create nature-inspired crafts, visit education stations, and enjoy live folk music and refreshments. Admission
Yarn crafters of all skill levels are welcome to Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s monthly Yarn Art programs, from beginners to experienced makers. Register for one or more programs. Upcoming programs include: •Saturday, Sept. 19; 4-5:30 p.m., Creek Bend Nature Center; 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles •Saturday, Oct. 17
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s “Little Saplings” series invites children ages three to five and their caregivers to discover the wonders of the natural world this fall. Each month, children can explore a new seasonal theme through stories, nature hikes, songs, games and crafts. A parent or caregiver
Lace up your hiking boots and sharpen your focus; the “Great Orb Hunt 2026” will run September 10-30 at three exciting locations this fall. In partnership with Fine Line Creative Arts Center, the Forest Preserve District is co-hosting the Great Orb Hunt for its fourth consecutive year. Immerse yourself in
Anyone can help endangered Blanding’s turtles by adopting one. Adoptions will help raise funds for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s Blanding’s turtle conservation efforts and research. To adopt visit https://kaneforestpreservefoundation.org/adoptaturtle —Forest Preserve District of Kane County
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites the public to enjoy evenings of fishing fun during upcoming Open Fishing Clinics at Lake Patterson in Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1680 Fifth Ave., Aurora. The clinics will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 29 and August 12.
In preparation for opening day of the Fabyan Windmill, 1500 Crissey Ave., Geneva, Sunday, June 7, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites the public to participate in a volunteer cleanup of the windmill, Sunday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Staff and volunteers will we get
Want to visit the bison at Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve, 13N240 Engel Rd., Sycamore. The gates to the preserve will open at sunrise Friday, May 1. The Forest Preserve District of Kane County made history when it brought six bison back onto Kane County prairie for the first time in
Celebrate Earth Day by helping plant 500 native trees and shrubs Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m. sharp at Fabyan Forest Preserve, 517 E. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia. Parking is available behind the Recycling Center, off Fabyan Parkway. No registration required. The event will take place rain or shine. Volunteers will
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is hiring seasonal positions in multiple areas of discipline. Join our team and learn how you can make a positive impact on your local environment. Current open positions: The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is an equal opportunity employer. To read the
Kids can cultivate a love for nature this summer with fun-filled day camps with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County during five-day nature camps! Naturalists will lead hikes, activities, games and crafts based on a different nature theme, each day. Summer camp is for three age groups: (1) children
Love is in the air this February, and so is chemistry. Curious minds are invited to explore the science behind attraction in nature during “EcoLab: My Chemical Romance,” a hands-on program hosted by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites residents to shake off the winter blues at Polar-Palooza, a nature-inspired arcade experience, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. at Creek Bend Nature Center. Guests of all ages can enjoy indoor and outdoor activities. Participants will earn tickets as
With a few steps off a trailer and onto Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve in Sycamore, American bison, also known as buffalo, have made a triumphant return to Kane County prairie, for the first time in more than 200 years. The move follows a three-way partnership between the Forest Preserve District
Building on the popularity of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s, “Little Saplings” preschool series, the District is excited to introduce, “Twigs to Trees,” a new nature program designed specifically for school-age children in kindergarten through second grade. Each session of “Twigs to Trees” invites young explorers to investigate
Learn about local, winter wildlife during a new nature program series by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. The lineup of free programs is designed to showcase the fascinating creatures that stay active throughout Illinois’ colder months, such as Chickadees, owls, eagles, woodchucks, beavers and more. District naturalists will
Are you passionate about nature and want to make a positive impact on your community? Discover the Kane County Certified Naturalist (KCCN) program at a free information session Thursday, Nov. 6, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Rd., in St. Charles. KCCN
Enjoy the changing seasons as we hike, look and listen for birds inhabiting our forest preserves, this fall. District naturalists will cover basic bird-identification skills and share a few interesting stories along the way. Upcoming bird watching walks: •Saturday, Sept. 13; 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Hoscheit Woods Forest Preserve,
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Fishing Program will have instructors to teach participants basic angling skills including casting, knot tying, and fish identification, while demonstrating ethical angling practices for evenings of fishing fun at Lake Patterson in Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1680 Fifth Avenue, in Aurora. Participants
What’s rusty and invasive to our waters? The Rusty Crayfish! Join the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for the 7th Annual Rusty Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. It’s time to grab your dip nets and help reduce the numbers of these pesky invaders! The
