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A-ha! Native plants attract native pollinators and a host of other wildlife.  Here a silver-spotted skipper sips nectar from blazing star, a prairie plant that thrives in full sun.

Good Natured: Benefits of Native Plants

​When was the last time you had an A-ha...
Recycle, Reuse and Repeat

Putting Waste in the Right Place by the Ton in Kane County

​There are several ways to recycle unwanted items in Kane County that ...
Chicago River Chonkosaurus

Thoughts on Local Snapping Turtles

​After seeing pictures of the enormous Chicago River snapping tur...
Ordinances vary regarding burning regulations so check with your government website.

Kane County Open Burning Regulations

As we move into the summer season, it’s a good idea to review what you...
Safety Month

Kane County Proclaims May Bicycle and Motorcycle Awareness Month

​Proclamation by the Kane County Board Chair​WHEREAS, safety is the hi...
Looking very much like a creature from a Dr. Seuss story, the horned spanworm features odd structures known in entomological terms as 'eversible tentacles.'

Good Natured: Horned Spanworm

​I'm a fan of Dr...
Longtime Aurora zoo alligators, Irwin and Alice, outgrew their indoor habitat and were relocated to an outdoor alligator sanctuary in Michigan

New Home for Popular Aurora Zoo Alligators

​See you later, alligators...
Trash pick-up near East Aurora High School

East Aurora HS Tomcat Trash Toss Out

When the level of trash in and along property south of East Aurora Hig...
Pictures Courtesy of the City of Batavia

New Batavia Theatre Prepares to Open

​The Emagine Batavia movie theatre is scheduled to open on June 1...
Wasco Nursery provided and planted trees at the Kane County Government Center on behalf of The Natural Resources Committee of Geneva.

Tree Donation to Beautify Kane County Government Center and Third Street Courthouse

​​Kane County's canopy of trees has grown by 19, thanks to a dedicated...
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Kane County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update

​The Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) and its consultant ...