Spring tulips fill Sunken Garden
The Basat family from Oswego, foreground, enjoys the colorful backdrop of the more than 10,000 tulips Sunday, in the Sunken Garden at Phillips Park in Aurora.
Reader’s Commentary: Many advocates focus solely on CO2
By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaAurora Second of three parts The previous part is at https://thevoice.us/readers-commentary-earth-movement-cycles-continue There are many factors affecting the natural climate change that always has existed on our planet. The short list of the factors affecting our climate includes the Sun’s solar output, the solar sunspot cycle, the varied
Earth Day celebration for Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club
Members of The Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club, above, pose for a photo, at Jericho Lake Park, Thursday, April 22, Earth Day, after cleaning up the grounds and enjoying the camaraderie with their fellow members.
International Compost Awareness Week – Free webinar series from IFSC
International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) will be May 2- May 8 and the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition invites all to attend this fun and informative online Lunch & Learn series. Monday, May 3 – Friday, May 7) from noon to 1 p.m., through Zoom as we follow the composting cycle
Earth Day clean-up events will make a difference
As part of her ongoing efforts to promote environmentalism in the community, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will be host to an Earth Day clean-up event with the Fox Valley Park District, Sierra Club, Kiwanis Club and Verilife Dispensary from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24. “Small efforts
Wildflower walk wonderful
By Al Benson Fox Valley Norwegian-Americans uncovered 21 wildflower varieties Sunday, April 18, Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve on Hughes Road south of Elburn. Nancy Andersen of St. Charles led a wildflower walk for a dozen fellow members of Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-427. Andersen said, “We saw 21
Reader’s Commentary: Earth movement cycles continue
By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaAurora First in a series When politics and science mix, science always loses, as does truth. Huge money has been invested into the Climate Change movement world wide. So it is only natural big money will push for the type of industry and technology their vested interests
New commitments required this April 22 Earth Day
By Mavis Bates We are flying through space, together, on a spaceship that has everything we need to thrive: Food, water, shelter, clothing, and safety. Just like any spaceship, our needs must be met from inside this defined space. We can’t stop at the local cosmic grocery store and buy
Naperville Park District completes Sustainability Report
Now in its 13th year, the Naperville Park District’s Green Team recently completed its 2020 Sustainability Report, which is available online at www.napervilleparks.org/greeninitiatives. The report summarizes the District’s environmental initiatives in the following five areas: • Purchasing environmentally responsible products; • Protecting natural resources; • Conserving energy; • Reducing and
Earth Week 2021, Naperville Celebrates 51st Annual Earth Day, events
Activities continue through spring and summer; Earth Day Fair set for June 27 The community is invited to celebrate Earth Week Naperville in 2021 by participating in volunteer projects, events or ongoing eco-friendly initiatives that are planned to take place between April and August. Those participating in Earth Week Naperville
Earth Day important, essential, including our bottles
In 1970 there was laughter when Earth Day had been approved as both a significant day and a cause. “What does that mean? I should hug a tree” was one of the main refrains often with scornful laughter. That scene was more than 50 years ago. Both advocates and deniers
Paramount Theatre Pride will provide an Aurora Earth Day event
Everyone can help celebrate Earth Day (April 22) with Paramount Theatre actors, directors, teachers, and staff members, and help keep downtown Aurora clean. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 24. Check-in will be at North Island Center, 5 E. Galena Boulevard, across from Paramount
More than 1,200 Aurorans recycle electronics
Significant results on display from those who assisted, show part of electronics gathered from more than 1,200 Aurora residents at the Saturday recycling drive-thru sponsored by city government of Aurora in downtown.
Warm weather warnings: Increased activities evolve
With Spring fully under way, with Winter releasing its grip and being replaced with delightful 70-degree temperatures, and with society’s desire to push through still damaging COVID-19, activities other than Zoom events, have increased. Find a way to include all of the increased buzz is the task. For example: •
Focus on Earth Day includes artwork
Earth Day, April 22, is almost here. Sustainable Aurora, the Mayor’s Advisory Board on sustainability and the environment, announces a call to our artist community for a story-telling video which will celebrate the Earth and our talented artists all at the same time. We invite all artists to submit artwork
Volunteers can help with prairie plants
The West Aurora Cemetery is seeking volunteers to help prepare an area in the Cemetery to plant native prairie plants. The group will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 10. at the 601 Wilder Street entrance. Inspired by the Illinois Monarch Project, the Cemetery offers a perfect location to turn
Planting the seeds of good ideas grows good feelings
Here is a good news story. We could use a few feel good stories. I am late to the game here, as you will see, but, worth the telling, and lessons to be learned. A year or more ago, I made friends with Rick Brooks of Princeton, Ill.. Only later
Aurora Electronic Recycling collection event
The City of Aurora government will be host to a free Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru on Saturday, April 10 from 8 a.m. to noon in the downtown Aurora parking lot adjacent to the Hollywood Casino, 201 N. River Street. All items are free to recycle, including televisions, but registration is required.
Hike in Sugar Grove Woods April 18
Forest Preserve District naturalists will hold a hike along the wetland trails at Hannaford Woods Forest Preserve to look for and learn about these noisy, native creatures! This program will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 18. Advance registration is required for this free, all-ages program. To
Community solar program on Zoom April 12
By Mavis Bates Sierra Club Valley of the Fox and Trajectory Energy Partners will be hosts to a Zoom presentation for their Earth Month program, Pollinator-friendly Community Solar for Kane County at 7 p.m. Monday, April 12. We will cover community solar program details, savings benefits, and contract terms. Community