Bluff Spring Fen, located in Elgin, Illinois, is a truly remarkable and globally significant natural area, recognized as an Illinois Nature Preserve.

Burnidge Forest Preserve, one of the largest preserves within the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, is a sprawling natural gem in Elgin, Illinois. 

Eagles Forest Preserve, a tranquil green oasis, offers a peaceful escape within the suburban landscape of Elgin, Illinois.

Elgin Shores Forest Preserve is a unique and diverse natural area within the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. 

Rolling Knolls Forest Preserve, located at 11N260 Rohrssen Rd in Elgin, Illinois, is a dynamic and beautifully transformed 55-acre park.

Centered around Tyler Creek, this preserve offers prairie, hiking trails, woodlands, and picnic areas. 

Located on the Fox River, it was once a private fishing camp and is popular for its river access.