Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

A big congratulations to the District's fleet department! They've just been named the #1 Green Garage for 2024 by the NAFA Fleet Management Association. An impressive 95% of the vehicles in the Forest Preserve District’s fleet run on alternative fuels, leading to lower costs and extended vehicle lifespans. The alternative fuel station at Blackwell Forest Preserve is the first of its kind in Illinois. https://lnkd.in/gegZX8e9

Good news! The District has finalized the purchase of 35 acres of land. The newly acquired area contains 0.8 acres of wetlands and is bordered on three sides by Danada Forest Preserve and The Morton Arboretum. This will create a vital wildlife corridor and expand the area where native flowers can grow. Read more https://lnkd.in/gC_RYnSp

It may be November, but we're hiring NOW for 2025 summer seasonal positions! Gain career experience, make lasting memories, or even get your foot in the door at an organization dedicated to serving the community and the planet. There are a WIDE variety of roles available for those interested in: History • Science • Education • Maintenance • Forestry • Ranger Operations • Wildlife • Engineering • Clerical work, and more! Don't delay! Get your application in today! Or make sure to share with someone you think would be a great fit! 📲 https://lnkd.in/gQ-TCjTM

Great Plains mudbugs raised at Lincoln Park Zoo were recently released at Waterfall Glen. These mudbugs will go on to build burrows where federally endangered Hine's emerald dragonflies live as larvae. Take a look! #SpeciesRecovery #EndangeredSpecies University of South Dakota U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

We're hiring! Visitor Services Supervisor $57,824.00-65,083.20 The Visitor Services Supervisor oversees the activities and processes of the Office of Visitor Services including staffing and training. The Visitor Services team provides high quality customer service by answering questions about preserves, registering patrons for programs, and selling permits. This team is the initial point of contact for visitors at preserves. Visitor Services staff is committed to going above and beyond to provide a "pathway to yes" for all. This position will recommend improvements to the District's processes, rules, regulations, and ordinances to ensure consistently exceptional visitor experiences throughout the preserves while also collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Learn more and apply 📲 https://lnkd.in/gqsgnJNm

Meet with staff from different departments, and learn about seasonal positions and volunteer opportunities in 2025 that’ll help you build your job experience. Find one you like, and interview in person! Open positions will be posted in early November here https://lnkd.in/eak4WkZ

Thank You for Voting to Support Open Spaces! Thank you, DuPage County! With your support, we’re excited to have the resources needed to protect, enhance and expand the natural areas you love, safeguard vital wildlife habitats, and create safe, enriching outdoor experiences for everyone. We look forward to putting these resources to work for a greener, healthier future — stay tuned!

Take a closer look at the people who take care of the trees in our DuPage forest preserves! #dupagecounty #Forester #forestry #trees #dupageforest #preservedforyou

Celebrate Oaktober! Dead logs on the ground serve a purpose in the preserves by providing microhabitats to support animals and other plants. Take a look!

Since 1996, our Blanding's turtle head-start program has been helping to boost the population of this state-endangered species in DuPage County! Blanding's are known for their distinctive yellow throats and smooth, speckled shells. The small, vulnerable hatchlings face high levels of predation when they first emerge from their shells. By incubating the eggs gathered from gravid mothers and raising the hatchlings until they are a bit bigger, we are able to increase their chances of survival once they get released into the wild. #conservation #endangeredspecies #turtle #turtles #Blandings #headstart #ecology #biology #environmentalscience