Environment

Fourth of July events and celebrations will be held throughout Kane County.

Fourth of July Events and Celebrations in Kane County

​Aurora - July 3, 2023Fireworks: RiverEdge Park 360 N...
Perched in a silver maple, a male catbird pauses in between long phrases of song.

Good Natured: The Long Songs of the Catbirds

​I sure do love to sing...
Truckloads of donated food, bedding, cleaning supplies, and toys (the list goes on!) were brought to Kane County Animal Controllity.

Eagle Scout Project Benefits Kane County Animal Control

Did you know that only around six percent of all BSA Scouts will earn ...
Solar Field at the Kane County Judicial Center

Kane County’s Solar Field Almost Ready to Charge

​The solar panels are expected to be installed in the coming weeks at ...
Old Oak Tree in Kane County

Kane County Looks at Urban Forest Management and Tree Preservation Measure

​Kane County is exploring ways to protect trees in unincorporated area...
Kane County is partnering with nonprofits to launch a 2023 solar group buying program.

Kane County Partners with Nonprofits to Offer Solar Group Buying Program

​Kane County is partnering with nonprofits Midwest Renewable Energy As...
Kane County recently hosted its first meeting for its Climate Action Implementation Plan Team.

Climate Concerns Draw Dozens to Kane County Gathering

​A certified naturalist, a retired physicist, a disabled farmer, a cit...
Four-bin self-service kiosk at the Fabyan Parkway Recycling Center for small hard-to-recycle items

Kane County Recycles New Bits and Pieces Kiosk

​Kane County is pleased to announce the availability of a four-bi...
'Bobbi,' an Andrena, or mining bee, took the long way home (another great road trip song!) the other day while out foraging for pollen and nectar.

Good Natured: Bobbi the Bee

​Gosh I love a good road trip...
Alternative Fuel Corridor Signage in Illinois

Kane County Board Supports Designation of I-88 as an Alternative Fuel Corridor

​The Kane County Board has voted to support a measure to make Intersta...
Reusable Bags and How They Measure up

Kane County Recycles Rates the Reusable Bag - Series Part Two

​The first municipal single use checkout bag ordinance passed in Kane ...
 Pouley Road, located just on the edge of Elburn

Preserving Kane County’s Rustic History, One Road at a Time

​Ever since the year 2000, Kane County has designated a few specific r...