North America has lost three billion birds since 1970, according to a study from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. It is a 30% decrease. This statistic may feel devastating and overwhelming, but Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle, a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator, said you don’t have to feel helpless. There are
More than 300 vehicles take part in the shred and recycling event sponsored by District 84 State representative Stephanie Kifowit on a hot day Saturday, July 24.
A curious visitor asked a naturalist to describe the appearance of a rusty crayfish. When she said, “It looks like they’ve been pinched with Cheetos fingers,” the mind wanders to something kinda cute, maybe even a bit cuddly. “But,” continued Christy Graser, environmental education supervisor at Red Oak Nature Center
By Jennifer Fishburn To a child, a dandelion is a magical thing. It’s one of the first plants we learn to recognize. The bright yellow flowers make cheerful bouquets, necklaces, and crowns. The fluffy white seed heads become wishes when we squeeze our eyes shut and blow. Adults, especially home
As part of their month-long indoor and outdoor exhibit, “Pollinators on the Prairie: Little Helpers, Big Results,” the Little White School Museum will offer a special program aimed at youngster ages eight to 12 years, “All About Hummingbirds.” The hour-long program will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at
State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will be host to the annual Community Recycle and Shred Day from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, July 24 at the Waterford Plaza Parking Lot, 1677 Montgomery Road in Aurora. “I encourage all residents who are looking to shred documents, recycle old electronics, donate books
Last of three parts The second part is at thevoice.us/butterflies-magical-winged-messengers-deliver-guidance Butterfly Meaning – The Powerful Symbolism Will Surprise You By Melanie Beckler ~ Ask the Angels “Orange, Black, and White, Butterfly “For example, a beautiful Orange butterfly with Black outlined wings and small White spots primarily resonates with the color
In recent years, milkweeds have gained attention from the public due to their exclusive relationship with the Monarch Butterfly. “Many people are familiar with common milkweed,” said Ryan Pankau, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. “Before I knew the exact species name, I knew this plant was a milkweed and
This Summer, the U.S. West has seen record high temperatures. In some areas, temperatures surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit and lasted for many days. “It’s always difficult to immediately quantify how much impact climate change has had on a climate extreme,” said meteorologist/climatologist, Tom Di Liberto. “But there is plenty of
Second of three parts The first part is at thevoice.us/butterfly-cycle-magical-rebirth-transformation-joy-change Butterfly Meaning – The Powerful Symbolism Will Surprise You By Melanie Beckler ~ Ask the Angels “Butterflies And Angels: “In addition to the spiritual guidance we can receive through the metaphor of the butterfly, and by looking at it’s meaning
The next one-day event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 10 at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Electronics, books, and latex paint will be accepted at this event. There is a fee for TVs and computer monitors, both tube and flat screen, of $25 for screens
First of three parts By Melanie Beckler ~ Ask the Angels “Seeing butterflies in nature is always lovely. Butterflies have such a magical presence and quality as they gently dance on the air, fluttering from flower to flower. They’re so graceful and beautiful. Seeing a butterfly always seems to have
The annual Earth Day Fair will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 27 at Knoch Knolls Park, 336 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville. This free, outdoor event will feature eco-friendly vendors and organizations offering hands-on activities, tips on saving energy, giveaways, information about growing native plants and more
Aurora Ward 6 Alderman Michael B. Saville (white cap) carries papers for recycling Saturday, June 19, at a free, drive-through paper shredding service at Jefferson Middle School in Aurora.
Kane County residents can shred documents with sensitive information from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 26 at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Accepted items include: Tax records, medical records, bank statements, or anything with a social security number on it. Regular paper reclining and items with plastic will
Monarch Butterfly numbers are still down a dramatic 90%! It is the state insect of Illinois. It is the beloved icon of the Midwest. What can you do to help? Plant milkweed. There are about 10 kinds of milkweed hat will grow in the Midwest, It is the only plant
Kane County has entered into an agreement with Eligo Energy for electricity supply for residents and small commercial businesses in unincorporated portions of the County beginning at meter read dates in August 2021. Chicago-based Eligo Energy offered the most favorable terms in a competitive bid process. Eligo Energy will provide
The Sierra Club Valley of the Fox will have its final program of the 2020-2021 season at Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve, south of Elburn, at 6 p.m. Monday, June 14. We will provide free box lunches for a no-touch community picnic, and our expert naturalist, Ray Wronkiewicz, will lead us
The City of Naperville government, along with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA), was host to a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, June 4 to formally unveil its new solar energy system at the Springbrook Water Treatment Facility, 3712 Plainfield-Naperville Road. Its more than 3,000-panel solar energy system, a testament to
Get rid of clutter and help students in need by bringing old electronics and sensitive documents to be recycled and securely shredded at the eighth annual Drive, Drop & Donate event to support our We’ve Got Your Back fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 18 at 1515
