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Environment

After close consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the tree housing a bald eagle nest at Mooseheart Child City & School will be taken down. Photo credit: Darryl Mellema, Moose International

Mooseheart Tree Housing Bald Eagles To Come Down October 26

​​Mid-morning on Oct...
Ding Dong, a pet sulcata tortoise, took himself on a little walkabout recently when a gate was accidentally left open. Sulcatas, also known as African spurred tortoises, are native to grasslands and savannas in northern Africa.

Good Natured: Ding Dong the Tortoise

​Sometimes the allure of the open road exerts a force too strong to ig...
There are only certain times during the year homeowners may remove bats from "non-living" areas.

Bats in Your Attic? Homeowners Have Until October 30 to Remove Them

​Going batty with unwelcomed guests hanging around at your home...
Kane County's final free confidential document shredding event of the year will be held on Saturday, October 8 in St. Charles.

Kane County Hosting Last Free Confidential Document Shredding of 2022

Kane County's Recycling Program is hosting a free confidential documen...
The eastern or common mole, is also known as Scalopus aquaticus, does not live in water, though its large front feet do an admirable job of swimming through soil. Photo credit: Dr. William J. Weber

Good Natured: What's in a Name?

​So last week we dipped a pinky toe into the pool that is scientific b...
Peck Farm in Geneva

Capture Kane / Peck Farm

​Thank you, Mark Falcone of Geneva, for sending this picture of the ev...
Plan a road trip to check out the beautiful fall foliage using an online map.

Fall is Officially Here! Plan a Trip to View the Peak Fall Colors with Online Map

​Today is the first official day of fall and the leaves on area trees ...
Floodplain Awareness Week

2022 Kane County Virtual Floodplain Awareness Open House

Kane County Department of Environmental and Water Resources invites yo...
The eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus, gets its scientific name from its tyrant-like approach to territory defense, which can include defensive strikes at squirrels, crows and even hawks. Photo credit: US Fish & Wildlife

Good Natured: It's Greek to Me

​I've been in a literature sort of mood recently, and have come to rea...
Kane County will hold its next event for document shredding and latex and aerosol paint collection on October 8.

Navigate Safe Paint Disposal with New Map of Drop-Off Locations

​​​Kane County Recycling Coordinator Clair Ryan receives a s...
The Kane County Board has approved additional funding for the Fabulous Fox! Water Trail project in hopes of enhancing tourism and interest in protecting the river.

Fox River Tourism in Kane County to Get $1.2 Million Boost

​The Kane County Board has approved additional funding for infrastruct...
Think you're seeing monarchs mating? Look again! These two butterflies are viceroys, distinguished from monarchs by the dark line across the hindwing and by a host of lifestyle differences.

Good Natured: The Vivacious and Vibrant Viceroy

​I'd wager that most people—even those that don't care for the outdoor...
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