Learn about the women who shaped the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s first century—from founding Illinois’s fourth district to launching a highly successful volunteer program. Register

Presenter Al Watts is a South Elgin husband, father of four, author, speaker, Civil War Re-enactor, and Professional Historian. The Forest Preserve District of Kane County contracted Al in 2024 to research, write, and share its 100 year history for its Centennial Celebration in 2025.

This program is in partnership with the Wild Ones of Greater Kane County.