The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County
News Updates
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Seward Bluffs Forest Preserve and Sugar River Forest Preserve are open to preserve users and campers for the remainder of the weekend (8/28-8/30). Asphalt work will resume next week. Seward Bluffs Forest Preserve will be closed to visitors and campers on Monday 8/31 and Tuesday 9/1, and Sugar River Forest Preserve is anticipated to be closed on Tuesday 9/1 and Wednesday 9/2.
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Modifications are being made to the green trail at Deer Run Forest Preserve. To learn more about these modifications, click here.
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The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County Board of Commissioners made two statements to Mayor Tom McNamara and the Rockford City Council regarding the proposed formation of the South Rockford Industrial Redevelopment Project Area. To read the statement issued 05/08/26, click here. To read the statement issued 06/29/26, click here.
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The results from the Community Survey implemented from February 1 - April 30, 2026 are now available. To view the results, click here or visit www.winnebagoforest.org/communitysurvey.
Our Mission Statement:
"The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County is dedicated to protecting, conserving, enhancing and promoting Winnebago County's natural heritage for the environmental, educational, and recreational benefit of present and future generations."
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