Environment

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...
Sporting bare shafts where feathers once grew, Icarus the red-tailed hawk is in the process of recovering from a near-fatal encounter with a landfill flare.

Good Natured: Caring for Icarus

​Imagine this: You're driving along, minding your own business, wh...
Kane County's second annual government garden is taking root and planting day is right around the corner.

Second Annual Kane County Government Garden Taking Root

​​Planting day is right around the corner for the second annual Kane C...
Tis' the season for outdoor Kane County farmers markets and farm stands.

Kane County Farmers Markets a Seasonal Favorite

​It may have snowed in April in Kane County but that hasn't ...
This temporarily flightless male red-tailed hawk, which last fall encountered a landfill flare, displays what's left of his tail. Instead of red, the feathers show the remnants of his finely barred immature plumage.

Good Naured: Risks for Young Raptors

​Alrighty Good Natured readers, show of hands: As a child or young...
Elgin Township Trail

Bridge Repairs Prompt Trail Closures in Elgin, April 24 - May 5

​A portion of the Elgin Township Trail, south of Voyageur Landing Fore...
Shredding 'n' More Recycling Event, April 29, 2023

Kane County Recycling Program's First Major Event of 2023

Shredding 'n' More Recycling Event, April 29, 2023 - confidential docu...
Paper Cups

Paper Cups Now Recyclable Curbside

​Here's some good news for anyone feeling environmental guilt over a d...
A number of Earth Day celebrations are taking place throughout Kane County in 2023.

Earth Day Celebrations in Kane County

Earth Day Celebrations April 22, 2023 Aurora – 201 N...
People can observe a wide variety of native bees without fear of being stung.

Good Natured: Native Bees in Kane County

​Last week when we explored the life of Colletes, or cellophane bees, ...
Gaga Pit at Lincoln School in St. Charles

Kane County Fit for Kids Funds Projects Including a Gaga Pit

​Making Kane County Fit for Kids (Fit for Kids) is a nonprofit organiz...
Fox River in Kane County

Funding Flowing to the Fabulous Fox! Water Trail

Kane County's Fabulous Fox...