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Environment

Kane County donated 1,031 pounds of produce to the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry in its first growing season.

Kane County Government Garden Sprouts 1,000+ Pounds in Donations

​The inaugural season of the Kane County Government Center volunteer g...
Temporary night time lane closures will begin this week on Orchard Road and U.S. Route 30.

Overnight Reconstruction to Begin at Orchard Road and U.S. 30

​Paving of the extended intersection of Orchard Road and U...
The Kane County tour group poses in front of several tons of baled aluminum.

Kane County Board Members Witness Recycling in Action

Recently, members of the Energy and Environmental Committee and staff ...
The Kane County Board issued a proclamation this week declaring the County's participation in the 2022 Great Lakes Apple Crunch.

Kane County Proclamation Celebrates Great Lakes Apple Crunch and Local Apple Orchards

​The Kane County Board this week issued an official proclamation ...
Too much salt can damage vehicles, infrastructure and the environment, especially streams and rivers.

Virtual Deicing Workshops in October

​Chloride levels in northeastern Illinois rivers, lakes and wetlands h...
A historic agreement with Taiwan spells good news for Illinois corn and soybean growers.

Kane County Farmer/Illinois Soybean Leader Applauds Agreement with Taiwan

​Steve Pitstick, who grows corn and soybeans near Maple Park, says the...
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...
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