Forest Preserve Reminder to Play it Safe Outdoors in Winter

Reminder to Play it Safe Outdoors in Winter Simple steps will keep you safe during outdoor winter activities (Dec. 2, 2021) — The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County reminds residents to play it safe while enjoying ice fishing, snow tubing, cross-country skiing,...

Found an Injured Animal?

If you find a wild animal that looks injured or orphaned, leave it alone and call the Forest Preserve District’s Willowbrook Wildlife Center at 630-942-6200. Recordings offer general advice when the center is closed. Or visit the wildlife rescue advice page....

Blackwell Ice Fishing Tournament Rescheduled to Feb. 12

Due to unfavorable ice conditions, the DuPage Forest Preserve District has rescheduled its annual Hard Water Classic ice fishing tournament from Jan. 8 to Feb. 12. The tournament is at Blackwell Forest Preserve’s Silver Lake near Warrenville, and will be from...