Forest Preserve District Brings Big Fish
to the DuPage County Fair

July 23, 2008

Contact: Bill Weidner, Office of Public Affairs: 630-871-6406
Bonnie Olszewski, Office of Public Affairs: 630-871-6402

Join the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County at the 2008 DuPage County Fair, which runs from Wednesday, July 23 through Sunday, July 27. The District’s exhibit, “Aquatic DuPage,” will feature a 4,000-gallon aquarium offering a closer look at some of the species of fish found in DuPage.

Visit the exhibit in the “Ag-Ventureland” area to see and learn about DuPage County’s aquatic creatures. Special presentations by local experts will take place throughout each day. (The fish, by the way, will be released in the DuPage River at the end of the fair.) And, talk to District staff to find out the many outdoor adventures and educational and cultural programs you can enjoy in the more than 60 forest preserves in DuPage County.

Kline Creek Farm, the District’s 1890s living-history farm, will be joining the fair’s livestock competition, and will show several of the farm’s Southdown sheep. With much of their care provided by volunteers, Kline Creek Farm animals have earned numerous honors at state and county fairs. Kline Creek Farm staff and volunteers will also help demonstrate agricultural activities such as butter churning, and historic equipment from the farm’s collection will be on display.

On Wednesday and Thursday, visit the stables near the horse-show ring to meet some of Danada Equestrian Center’s resident horses. Learn about horse grooming and care and programs at the center.

For information on the DuPage County Fair, visit www.dupagecountyfair.org. For information on the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, call 630-933-7200, or visit www.dupageforest.com.

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