News Releases
May, 2008
- Cenacle Property to Become Forest Preserve - May 13, 2008
- Forest Preserve District Awarded Grant for New Amenities at Blackwell Forest Preserve - May 6, 2008
- Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day at Willowbrook Wildlife Center - May 2, 2008
- Forest Preserve District Hosts Kids' Bike Rodeo - May 2, 2008
- Celebrate Memorial Day at Kline Creek Farm - May 2, 2008
- Forest Preserve District Honors Volunteers - May 2, 2008
- Avoid Conflict with Nesting Waterfowl this Spring - May 2, 2008
April, 2008
- Saint James Farm Forest Preserve Preview April 30, 2008
- Greene Valley Hill Opens to the Public April 25, 2008
- Volunteers Invited to "Spring Into Volunteering" April 25, 2008
- Forest Preserve District National Volunteer Week April 25, 2008
- Get Your Garden Growing at Native Plant Sale April 18, 2008
- Rummage Sale Fundraiser at Mayslake Peabody Estate April 18, 2008
- Green technology showcased at Kline Creek Farm April 11, 2008
- Campground opens for Family Fun April 11, 2008
- Fullersburg Woods Features Fun for Earth Day April 9, 2008
- High-school Students Tackle Envirothon Competition April 4, 2008
- Boat-rental Areas Open at Forest Preserve April 4, 2008
- Sheep Shearing Weekend at Kline Creek Farm April 4, 2008
- ***April Fools’ Day Parody News Release***
Stalled Migration Shows Weather's Not “For the Birds” April 1, 2008
March, 2008
- Ice and Spring: An Unsafe Combination March 20, 2008
- President Pierotti's Letter to the Editor Emphasizes Benefits of Forest Preserves March 20, 2008
- Forest Preserve District Summer Programs for Kids March 14, 2008
- Director of Fundraising joins Forest Preserve District March 14, 2008
- Anniversary workday at West Chicago Prairie March 14, 2008
- Prescription Burns breathe new life into DuPage Forest Preserves March 14, 2008
- Forest Preserve to stock lakes with trout March 7, 2008
- “Spring Cleaning” at Kline Creek Farm March 7, 2008
February, 2008
- DuPage Forest Preserves events for the week of March 3 - 9 - February 22, 2008
- “Women Inventors” showcased at Kline Creek Farm - February 22, 2008
- March in DuPage Forest Preserves: how sweet it is - February 20, 2008
- "Cage Rage 2008" to raise funds for Willowbrook - February 20, 2008
- An evening of "Strudel and Strauss" at Mayslake Peabody Estate - February 8, 2008
- Newborn lambs arrive at Kline Creek Farm - February 8, 2008
- Catch some snowy fun at a DuPage Forest Preserve - February 7, 2008
- Forest Preserve District's Mastodon Camp Wins Award - February 1, 2008
January, 2008
- Dupage Forest Preserve events for the week of February 4-10 - January 25, 2008
- Kline Creek Farm presents "Fancywork Day" - January 25, 2008
- Love in the Forest Preserves - January 25, 2008
- Kline Creek Farm hopes for bumber crop of ice - January 18, 2008
- Forest Preserve District reviews 2007 accomplishments - January 15, 2008
- Forest Preserve presents "Wonders of Winter" - January 11, 2008
- Pie-making demonstrations at Kline Creek Farm - January 11, 2008
December, 2007
- Volunteer Open House at Forest Preserve District - December 24, 2007
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides at Danada Forest Preserve - December 22, 2007
- Christmas trees recycled into fish habitat - December 21, 2007
- Experience Winter work at Kline Creek Farm - December 21, 2007
- Camping and picnic reservations begin for DuPage County Forest Preserves - December 21, 2007
- Country Lakes to add 204 acres to Forest Preserve District - December 14, 2007
- Forest Preserve District Offers Winter Safety Guidelines - December 5, 2007
November, 2007
- The Spirit of the Season Is at Kline Creek Farm - November 30, 2007
- Winter Fun for Everyone in DuPage Forest Preserves - November 30, 2007
- DuPage Forest Preserve Annual Permits Available - November 21, 2007
- Meet Nature Santa During "Talons and Claus" Holiday Open House - November 21, 2007
- Stream Restoration Brings New Life to Prairie - November 16, 2007
- Enjoy Holiday High Tea at Mayslake Peabody Estate - November 16, 2007
- Experience the Holiday Season at Kline Creek Farm - November 16, 2007
- Mayslake Peabody Estate Awarded Restoration Funds - November 14, 2007
- Willowbrook Wildlife Foundation to Host "Concert for the Cranes" - November 9, 2007
- Feeding Wildlife Can Cause More Harm than Good - November 9, 2007
- Kline Creek Farm Makes Hard Candy Treats - November 9, 2007
- Forest Preserve Trout Season to Open Nov. 3 - November 1, 2007
October, 2007
- "Random Acts of Kindness" Benefits Forest Preserve - October 31, 2007
- "Music at Mayslake" Program Features Fusion of Jazz and Classical Music - October 26, 2007
- Prescription Fire Breathes New Life into DuPage Forest Preserves - October 19, 2007
- Forest Preserve District Urges Drivers to Watch for Deer - October 19, 2007
- Forest Preserve Speakers' Bureau Brings Outdoors In - October 12, 2007
- "Gingerbread" at Kline Creek Farm - October 12, 2007
- Danada Equestrian Center Prepares for Fall Festival - October 4, 2007
- Volunteer During "Make a Difference Day" - October 4, 2007
- The Bread Is in the Oven at Kline Creek Farm - October 4, 2007
September, 2007
- Experience Native American Heritage in DuPage County - September 28, 2007
- Experience "Corn Harvest" at Kline Creek Farm - September 28, 2007
- "Horsing Around" at Danada Fall Festival - September 21, 2007
- Get Your Tickets for Halloween Night Walks at Fullersburg Woods - September 21, 2007
- Reading, Writing and Arithmetic at Kline Creek Farm - September 21, 2007
- Forest Preserve to Stock Lakes with Trout - September 14, 2007
- Photo Opportunity: Open House to Showcase Mayslake and Earn Votes During Restoration Grant Contest - September 12, 2007
- Citizens Urged to Vote Early and Often for Mayslake Peabody
Estate in Restoration Contest - September 7, 2007 - Restoration Discoveries at Mayslake Peabody Estate - September 7, 2007
August, 2007
- Forest Preserve District Web Site Features Mastodon Dig Videos - August 31, 2007
- See "What's in Your Dinner Pail" at Kline Creek Farm - August 31, 2007
- Volunteers Needed for Salt Creek Cleanup - August 24, 2007
- "Music at Mayslake" Series Features Folk and Celtic Styles - August 24, 2007
- Danada Forest Preserve Grows by 51.44 Acres - August 22, 2007
- Forest Preserve District Celebrates President's Record Service - August 21, 2007
- A Country Fair at Kline Creek Farm - August 17, 2007
- Threshing Weekend at Kline Creek Farm - August 3, 2007
- Take an In-Depth Tour Through a Mastodon Dig Site - August 3, 2007
July, 2007
- Honey Princess Will Share the World of Bees at Kline Creek Farm - July 27, 2007
- "Rekindling a Love of Nature" at Kline Creek Farm - July 27, 2007
- Greene Farm Citizen Analysis Committee to Form - July 24, 2007
- "Bug Bash" at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center - July 20, 2007
- Photo Opportunity: 1890s "Base Ball" at Kline Creek Farm - July 20, 2007
- "Music at Mayslake" Series Begins with Artistrings - July 20, 2007
- Archery Open House at Blackwell Forest Preserve - July 13, 2007
- Items to Be "Sold!" at Forest Preserve District Auction - July 11, 2007
- Mayslake to Host Open House and Bric-a-Brac Sale - July 6, 2007
June, 2007
- "Birthin' Babies" at Kline Creek Farm - June 29, 2007
- New Family Expeditions Program Gets Kids Exploring - June 22, 2007
- Forest Preserve District Budget Approved - June 19, 2007
- Temporary Closures at Blackwell Forest Preserve - June 15, 2007
- "Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries" at Kline Creek Farm - June 15, 2007
- Photo Opportunity: "Cicada Daze" and "Summer Showcase"
at Fullersburg Woods - June 14, 2007 - "Cicada Daze" and "Summer Showcase" at Fullersburg Woods - June 11, 2007
- Photo Opportunity: Just for Kids Fishing Derby Offers a Day of Family Fun - June 8, 2007
- Brown Appointed Forest Preserve District Treasurer - June 5, 2007
May, 2007
- Two Ways to Celebrate Trails Day at Waterfall Glen - May 23, 2007
- Forest Preserve District Hosts "Kids' Bike Rodeo" - May 23, 2007
- Volunteers Needed for Danada House Planting Party - May 23, 2007
- Family History Workshop at Mayslake Peabody Estate - May 21, 2007
- Forest Preserve District Honors Volunteers - May 11, 2007
- Forest Preserve Home to Largest Sugar Maple in State - May 10, 2007
- Architecture Lecture at Mayslake Peabody Estate - May 10, 2007
- Just for Kids Fishing Derby Is Just the Thing for Fun - May 10, 2007
- Willowbrook Wildlife Center Reminds DuPage County Residents that Spring Is Baby Animal Season - May 10, 2007
- Barn Raising at Kline Creek Farm - May 10, 2007
- Celebrate Memorial Day at Kline Creek Farm - May 4, 2007
- Photography Workshops at Mayslake Peabody Estate - May 4, 2007
- Wedding Day at Kline Creek Farm - May 4, 2007
April, 2007
- Forest Preserve District Encourages Safe Boating - April 27, 2007
- Volunteers Invited to "Spring into Volunteering" - April 27, 2007
- Field Preparations at Kline Creek Farm - April 20, 2007
- Mother's Day High Tea at Mayslake Peabody Estate - April 20, 2007
- How Does Your Garden Grow? - April 18, 2007
- District Hosts Golf Fundraiser for Educational Programming - April 13, 2007
- Campground Opens for Family Fun - April 13, 2007
- Kline Creek Farm Will Show You the Ropes - April 13, 2007
- The Sheep Are Getting Thinner at Kline Creek Farm - April 9, 2007
- Spring Cleaning at Kline Creek Farm - April 6, 2007
- Forest Preserve District Celebrates National Volunteer Week - April 6, 2007
- Tool Sharpening Demonstrations at Kline Creek Farm - April 6, 2007
- New Species Discovered in DuPage Forest Preserve - April 1, 2007
March, 2007
- "Fun With Fishing" at Mayslake Peabody Estate - March 30, 2007
- Fullersburg Woods Features Fun for Earth Day - March 30, 2007
- Sheep Shearing Weekend at Kline Creek Farm - March 23, 2007
- Forest Preserve District to Name Mustangs - March 23, 2007
- April Fools' Day at Kline Creek Farm - March 16, 2007
- Trout Stocking at Forest Preserve District Lakes - March 13, 2007
- Forest Preserve District Summer Programs for Kids - March 9, 2007
- Forest Preserve to Stock Lakes with Trout - March 2, 2007
February, 2007
- "Motherhood on a Pedestal" at Kline Creek Farm - February 23, 2007
- Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment - February 16, 2007
- March Is Sweet in DuPage Forest Preserves - February 16, 2007
- "Tea with Friends" at Kline Creek Farm - February 16, 2007
- Volunteers Needed at Mayslake Peabody Estate - February 9, 2007
- Newborn Lambs Arrive at Kline Creek Farm - February 9, 2007
- District to Host Public Meeting on Dunham Conceptual Master Plan - February 7, 2007
- New Parcel Enlarges Des Plaines Riverway Forest Preserve - February 2, 2007
January, 2007
- Forest Preserve District Receives Top Bond Rating - January 26, 2007
- Photo Opportunity: 1890s Ice-Cutting Demonstrations at Kline Creek Farm - January 26, 2007
- Groundhog Day Misconceptions and Lessons - January 19, 2007
- Fancywork And Victorian Home Decorations at Kline Creek Farm - January 19, 2007
- "Second Breakfast" at Kline Creek Farm - January 12, 2007
- Amphibian and Bluebird Monitor Volunteers Needed - January 5, 2007
- Volunteer Open House at Fullersburg Woods - January 5, 2007
- Forest Preserve Presents "Wonders of Winter" - January 5, 2007
December, 2006
- Winter Work at Kline Creek Farm - December 29, 2006
- District Wins Financial Reporting Award - December 22, 2006
- Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides at Danada Forest Preserve - December 22, 2006
- "Cabin Fever" Hits DuPage Forest Preserves - December 15, 2006
- Camping and Picnic Reservations Begin for DuPage County Forest Preserves - December 8, 2006
- Enjoy High Tea at Mayslake Peabody Estate - December 1, 2006
- Forest Preserve District Reminds Citizens to Be Careful This Winter - December 1, 2006
- Mayslake Peabody Estate Hosts Ice-Fishing Lecture - December 1, 2006
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5000, Wheaton, IL 60189-5000
email: forest@dupageforest.com (630) 933-7200 Fax: (630) 933-7204 TTY: (800) 526-0857