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Sailor is available for adoption at Kane County Animal Control.

KCAC Pet of the Week: Sailor

​She hasn't sailed the seven seas and she's not finding Nemo or stalki...
Although they lack chlorophyll, ghost pipes are bona-fide plants. Their roots draw nourishment from nearby fungi in the soil and their nodding flowers are pollinated by bees, flies and ants.

Good Natured: Ghost Pipes

​A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to head north, to the forested ...
Kane County residents celebrate National Night Out at the Sheriff's Office.

Weather Didn't Damper National Night Out at the Kane County Sheriff's Office

​The clouds and drizzle didn't damper the celebration of National...
Rather than round, the wheel formation of these mating damselflies is nearly heart shaped.

Good Natured: Dragonfly and Damselfly Mating Rituals

​It's been said, by more than one starry-eyed romantic, on more than o...
National Night Out celebrations in Kane County

Kane County Celebrates National Night Out August 6

​Communities throughout Kane County will be among the thousands across...
Just like human babies, insect babies-- also known as larvae- sometimes bear little resemblance to the adults they become.

Good Natured: Insect Babies

​Have you ever tried to match a picture of a baby to what s/he looks l...
Meet Archie!

KCAC Pet of the Week: Archie

​He's so little it's kind of easy for larger dogs to accidentally step...
Happy Birthday to K9 Echo!

Happy 4th Birthday to K9 Echo!

​Happy 4th Birthday to our very own K9 Echo...
The translucent 'balloons' on this sprig of bladderwort take in nutrients in the form of tiny arthropods. The other animals in the picture, such as the aquatic sowbug (right) and the beetle (below) are too large for the carnivourous plant to capture.

Good Natured: Carnivorous Bladderwort

​Mention the word carnivore and folks tend to picture creatures known ...
Doesn't this milkshake look good!

Community Scoop: Kane County Shares Favorite Ice Cream Spots

​This summer, Kane County Connects invited residents to share their fa...
Pictures courtesy of Kane County ROE

Kane County ROE Holds Crisis Reunification Training

This month, the Kane County Regional Office of Education (ROE) hosted ...
Perched atop a small hackberry tree, a male red-winged blackbird eyes a curious naturalist walking along the Fox River Trail in Geneva.

Good Natured: Red-Winged Blackbird Season

​Every year about this time, certain wild neighbors start making headl...
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