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
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 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;
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Gary Swick, incomparable president of Friends of the Fox River, will present an entertaining and informative look at the health of the Fox River Watershed in his annual State of the Fox River program from noon until 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 at Schweitzer Environmental Center, 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road
Families planning Winter break activities or looking for new youth experiences can explore hands-on learning stations with 4-H January 5, 2023 in St. Charles. “Kids and teens can explore three 4-H project areas, create and bring home cool stuff, and get to know 4-H opportunities in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall,
Help the environment by making sure real Christmas trees are reused as mulch and isn’t taken to a landfill. Beginning Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 real Christmas trees will be picked up for free during weekly trash and recycling collection. For two weeks, from Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 through Friday, Jan.
A large hazardous waste trucking facility has been proposed to be built at the current site of Center Ice at 1N450 Highland Avenue in Glen Ellyn. The location is just a few hundred feet from the Great Western Trail (GWT) and just across the street from a school, church, and
Britain has the highest number of ancient trees, even though it is one of the least forested countries in northern Europe. Many of those trees have lived for more than 1,000 years. One such tree, the Fortingall Yew in Scotland, is thought to be 4,000 years old to make it
While electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular in Illinois, many have questions they need answered before deciding if zero-emission vehicles are right for them. The free, virtual event starts at 6 p.m. on December 1, 2022. ComEd and Chicago Area Clean Cities (CACC) coalition will host “Navigating the Journey
This Fall, remember to leave the leaves on the ground. Jessica Ordóñez-Lancet submitted the following report from the National Wildlife Federation: “With the arrival of Fall, the National Wildlife Federation wants to remind you to put your rake and blower away and leave the leaves on the ground as nature
Pumpkin Smash Saturday, Nov. 5: Carved jack o’ lantern can be composed at several locations in Kane County from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 5. Only plant materials are accepted, please remove any plastic or metal components. All of the below-listed events will take place: • Kane County Recycling
