Rotary Club of Montgomery, Earth Day
Earth Day Saturday, April 22, the Rotary Club of Montgomery cleaned up the community garden at Krug Elementary School.
Kane County Spring Shred n’ More
The event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 29, Kane County Circuit Clerk, 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Free document shredding, of up to 4 banker boxes, will be available along with collecting latex paint, aerosols, and certain compressed gas containers (propane, butane, CO2 and MAPP
Aurora Greenfest Saturday, May 13
Everyone is invited to the Aurora Greenfest Saturday, May 13 for food, fun, learning how to help save our planet, and saving money on your electric bills. Grown-ups and kids of all ages will love the 100+ activities and exhibits at the Aurora Greenfest. Our exhibitors and special attractions give
Single maple or giant forest: New way of life
“We need hours of endless wandering or …time sitting on park benches observing the mysterious world of ants and the canopy of treetops.” — Maya Angelou The April trees were dancing with new leaves in the Spring winds. They spoke of eternity, permanence, and of change. Trees and plants constitute
Batavia-based SunHeat Solar, Inc. shines at Aurora Business United
Homeowners and business people. Those are key targets of Garrett Schweikhofer, founder and CEO of Batavia-based SunHeat Solar, Inc. Friday, April 14 he extolled benefits of solar power in a presentation at Aurora Business United, a networking group that meets monthly at Santori Aurora Public Library in downtown Aurora. He
Free shredding service in Oswego
To assist in the prevention of identity theft, the Oswego Police Department is again a partner with up with First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) to offer a free shredding service to the community. The shred event is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, at the Oswego Public Works Facility, 100
Registration required for Aurora Electronics Recycling
The City of Aurora government will be host to its annual free Spring Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. The event will be from 8 a.m. to noon in the downtown Aurora parking lot adjacent to the casino at 201 N. River Street. All items are free
Naperville’s annual Arbor Day sale to begin March 20
The city government of Naperville’s annual Arbor Day Tree Sale will take place online for a four-week period beginning March 20. The sale link will open at 8 a.m. Monday, March 20 and will close at 5 p.m. Friday, April 14, or when all trees are sold, whichever comes first.
Aurora’s GreenFest returns
By Al Benson After a three-year hiatus due to COVID 19, Aurora’s GreenFest is back this year. That was the message Thursday, March 2, from Mavis Bates, GreenFest chair and chair, Kane County Board energy and environmental committee. Bates addressed the Aurora Noon Lions Club’s meeting at St. Mark’s Lutheran
Get Growing Aurora! will help with Spring gardening
It may still be cold outside, but now is the perfect time to start thinking about your Spring garden! There are so many advantages to gardening, not only is it a great way to get some exercise, but it can be incredibly satisfying to watch something grow from your own
Kane County Monthly Recycling Event
Kane County is continuing a monthly First Saturday pop-up from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, March 4 at the Ace Hardware at 994 N. Lake Street in Aurora. Accepted items electronics, monitors and TVs $25 fee for screens under 21 inches and $35 fee for screens 21 inches or larger;
Bliss Woods habitat restoration work day Feb. 25
A habitat restoration work-day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. Cutting and stacking invasive woody plants will be the main tasks. Please dress in layers for the weather including warm, sturdy shoes, or boots, and warm work gloves. If
Reader’s Voice: Needed: Action by Congress on storms
January 16, 2023Dear editor; Keep pressure on lawmakers to combat climate change. The news of storms and flooding hitting California in recent days is yet another wake-up call about the terrible social and economic costs of climate change. Rising temperatures with climate change causes the air to hold more moisture
Mono-crop approach in deserts of China stops gains
Reprint from September 30/October 7 2021Last of three parts “(Journalist and author, Vince) Beiser said China’s mass forestation efforts have suffered, by contrast, because of their mono-crop approach. ‘“A few years back a pest, a particular kind of beetle, hit one big chunk of the Green Great Wall and wiped
Electronics/Textile Recycling in Wheaton Feb. 11
Electronics, clothing and shoes, cooking oil, and florescent tube lights will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 11 at 820 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton Public Works Storage Lot. Acceptable items: clothing, shoes, sheets, bedding, towels and other household textiles in any condition. No heavily soiled items. Shoes
Seeking green in deserts of China, Africa, continues
Reprinted from September 30/October 7, 2021 Second of three parts Senior United Nations official Ibrihim Thiaw said there is a short window, 10 to 15 years, to reduce the pressure on population and land in China. “Mr. Thiaw has praise for the type of forestation work undertaken in places such
White Owl Animal Sanctuary buried by snow; needs help!
By Dustin Sharp White Owl Animal Sanctuary is slowly recovering after facing recent emergency conditions and is in need of donations, items and financial. The Sanctuary is an all-volunteer animal rescue and shelter serving the 2.1-million acre Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwest South Dakota. Winter Storm Dias last month
The great race: Excessive population, deep deserts
Reprinted from September 30, 2021 First of three parts It borrows its name from the massive stone structure built by the Qin Dynasty. But the purpose of the Green Great Wall in China is not to hold back the barbarians, it’s to stop the ever-encroaching deserts. The following article was
Christmas tree pick-up free in Aurora
Aurora residents can help the environment by making sure their real Christmas tree is reused as mulch and isn’t taken to a landfill. Beginning Monday, Jan. 9, real Christmas trees will be picked up for free during weekly trash and recycling collection. For two weeks, from Monday, Jan. 9 through
Climate change presentation in Aurora
The League of Women Voters Aurora Area announced recently it will be host to a community forum to learn about the impact of climate change at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the Aurora Public Library District Santori branch. Participants may attend online using Zoom by registering at the Aurora