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Keep an eye open for this seasonal gift, the red-breasted nuthatch. These perky birds use conifers as a source of both food and shelter. Photo credit: Rejean Bedard courtesy of St. Charles Park District.

Good Natured: Tis' the Season for Nature's Gifts

​Ah, Christmas...
Do you know how to identify animals from the tracks they leave behind?

Learn How to Identify Animal Tracks During a Nature Hike

​Learn about the various types of animal signs you can discover while ...
The long-eared owl's namesake "ears" on top of its head are used for camouflage and communication, but not for listening. Its actual ears are located farther down, on either side of the head. Photo credit: Kerry Hargrove

Good Natured: The Phenomenal Hearing of Owls

​My goodness, have you heard the owls lately...
An electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Kane County government center in Geneva.

Kane County Among Inaugural Cohort to Join EV Readiness Program

​Kane County is one of 16 communities- and the only County- to join th...
The Kane County Department of Transportation (KDOT) recently completed roadway safety improvements at the intersection of Fabyan Parkway and IL Route 31.

Advanced Technology Aids Safety Improvements at Fabyan Parkway and IL 31

​The Kane County Department of Transportation (KDOT) recently complete...
Photo Courtesy of Landmarks Illinois

Unique in Kane: Soldier and Sailor Monument

​Dedicated in 1925, the Kane County Soldier and Sailor Monument sits o...
Sugar Skull City in Aurora celebrates the Mexican cultural tradition Day of the Dead.

Third Annual Sugar Skull City in Aurora Begins October 15

​​Now in its third year, Sugar Skull City will turn downtown Aurora in...
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 ...
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...
Celebrate farming traditions and attend the 128th Big Rock Plowing Match and Festival.

128th Big Rock Plowing Match and Festival to be Held September 16-18

​The small agricultural community of Big Rock is the site of big famil...
Paddling down the Fox River is just one of many outdoor activities you can enjoy during the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Kane County Offers 'Staycation' Holiday Activities for All Ages

​ If Labor Day weekend plans call for a 'staycation', Kane County...
The RiverEdge Park Pedestrian Bridge in Aurora has been named 'Best Project' in Landscape & Urban Development.

RiverEdge Park Pedestrian Bridge in Aurora Named A 'Best Project'

​The RiverEdge Park Pedestrian Bridge in Aurora, Illinois has been na...
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