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Fabyan Windmill will be opn Sundays, Beginning June 7
Volunteers invited to May 17 cleanup GENEVA, IL — Explore one of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s most iconic structures — the Fabyan Windmill — beginning Sunday, June 7. The windmill will be open to the public on Sundays, from noon to 3 p.m., June 7 through Sept. 27. Visitors can step inside the fully restored Dutch windmill, learn about its history and engineering, and experience a unique piece of local heritage. In preparation for opening day, the Forest Preserve District invites the
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OFFERS FREE WOOD CHIPS, MAY 2
GENEVA, IL — The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is offering free wood chips to the public on Saturday, May 2. Wood chips will be available for pick-up at two locations from 8 a.m. - Noon, at Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin and also at Big Rock Forest Preserve in Big Rock. Forest Preserve District staff will be on hand to help load with a tractor at both sites. Non-District machinery to load is not permitted. Residents should bring their own shovels and containers. The public is welcome to
PLAN FOR TRAFFIC/PARKING DELAYS AT FABYAN WEST DURING PROM SATURDAYS
Expect longer walks to photo locations GENEVA, IL — It’s prom season, and with that will come hundreds of visitors to Fabyan West Forest Preserve in Geneva on spring Saturdays, to take pre-prom photos. The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is asking the public to plan ahead when visiting Fabyan during prom season, and to prepare for increased traffic, parking congestion, wait times and potentially longer walks. Traditionally, students and their families gather at Fabyan West Forest Preserve
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT ANNOUNCES SPRING BIRDING PROGRAMS
GENEVA, IL — The Forest Preserve District of Kane County has announced its lineup of spring birding programs, scheduled March through May at forest preserves throughout Kane County. The seasonal “Bird Appreciation” series offers residents opportunities to observe migratory birds, build bird-identification skills and hear from regional experts. Most programs are free and many are open to all ages, and include guided walks and family-friendly educational activities. Other birding programs are part of our
