Category: Environment

‘Go Solar’ program at Aurora West Branch February 25

Those thinking about going solar can attend the program “Go Solar!,” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Aurora Public Library’s West Branch. The Citizen’s Utility Board, a statewide non-profit organization, will present the free solar information session where attendees will have the opportunity to learn everything they might

Suggestions: National parks designations in the Illinois

There are 61 national parks. California has nine. Illinois has none. In the past couple of years, the Arch in St. Louie and the Dunes in northwestern Indiana both have been designated as national parks. Illinois had better rattle its tin cup in Washington, D.C., because it appears to be

On making green products, sustainable living, growing food

By Jam Rounds, freshman, Grace Holistic Center for Education Here is an interview on the importance of being green: Q: Let’s start with the basics: What’s your name and what do you do? A: My name’s Astra Felix and I’m an organic farmer. I started the farmers market here in