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Environment

Fabyan Parkway at Western Avenue

A Season of Improvements: Kane County's Key Road Projects for 2024

Below is a list highlighting the Kane County Division of Transp...

2024 Earth Day celebrations are being held throughout Kane County.

Earth Day Celebrations in Kane County

Earth Day celebrations are taking place in a number of Kane County co...

Its wings angled toward the afternoon sun, a red admiral soaks up some warming rays at Delnor Woods Park in St. Charles

Good Natured: Red Admirals

I don't think of admirals often (you can blame my family's Army herit...

Sign up to volunteer for Kane County recycling events May 4, July 20 and September 28.

Kane County Recycling Event Impacts and Volunteer Sign Up

The sign up for Kane County recycling event volunteers is offic...

“One Earth Film Fest"

Kane County Sponsors Environmental Film 🌍 “One Earth Film Fest"

Kane County is partnering with Fox River Ecosystem Partnership to spo...

As a female yellow-bellied sapsucker methodically drills her sapwells, two flies (left) arrive to inspect her progress and, soon, partake of a sweet treat. Credit: Banu R

Good Natured: Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

Ten years ago I purchased a small shelving unit built by a local craf...

Compost bins and rain barrels are available for a limited time through Kane County Recycles, Clean Water for Kane and The Conservation Foundation.

Kane County's Sprout 'n' Spout Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Program is Back!

Kane County Recycles and Clean Water for Kane are part...

Picture Courtesy of the St. Charles Park District

St. Charles Park District Celebrates Local Forest’s Induction into National Old-Growth Forest Network

St...

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Karma

“You can tell by the kindness of a dog how a human should be...

Kane County 911 staff members enjoy a 'hoppy' reunion with Autumn and Winter.

911 Staffer 'Hops' into Action

Life as a 911 telecommunicator is like taking a ride on a rollercoast...

Danger, yellow bullheads! Danger! The schreckstoff, or 'scary stuff' present in the skin cells of the fish in this heron's bill likely saved other bullheads from a similar fate.

Good Natured: Fish Alarm Chemicals

“Ist das nicht eine Schnitzelbank...

Bridge inspections ensure safety and are key to maintaining the structural integrity of bridges on Kane County highways

A Closer Look Helps Ensure Safety on Kane County Bridges

Bridge inspections ensure safety and are key to maintaining the stru...

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