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Native Plant Sale

Friday, May 17 • 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 18 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Shop in person for native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees!

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We're continually working to restore natural areas, improve outdoor recreational experiences, and invest in existing facilities in DuPage County's forest preserves.

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Volunteer

Share your time and talents to help restore habitats, care for wildlife, and host recreational and cultural programs by joining our corps of individual and group volunteers.

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Be Our Friend

Your generosity sustains DuPage forest preserves and inspires the work we do to make them extraordinary places to visit.

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Become a Community Partner

Partner with the nonprofit Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County to help connect people to nature.

Who We Are

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Our Mission

To acquire and hold lands for the purpose of preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauty for the education, pleasure and recreation of DuPage County citizens

26,000

Acres

166

Miles of Trails

60

Forest Preserves

6.3 Million

Annual Visitors