Dear friends of the Aurora GreenFest: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Aurora GreenFest Committee has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Aurora GreenFest. Because of the crowds of visitors who come to the GreenFest, social distancing would not be possible, and the health of our guests,
George Schmoll, is a national director of the Navy League of the USA and a member of the Aurora Council Navy League. He is an expert in climate change, having studied this topic scientifically for more than 50 years. His slide presentation will provide facts and evidence, going back to
Netherfield, producers of 100% pure New Zealand Lavender Essential oil, wrote: “One of the earliest recorded claims of Lavender oil’s therapeutic qualities comes from the 19th Century when tuberculosis and infection were rampant in France. It was found that those individuals working in the lavender fields of Provence were far
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful planet, full of breathtaking landscapes, clean, clear, water, blue skies, and fertile soil that supported all kinds of flora and fauna. Animals enjoyed the sunshine, sweet smelling air, and delicious vegetation. The creator made one animal in particular, the human, to be
Call it planting with a purpose. In observation and celebration of Earth Day, April 22, and Arbor Day, April 24, the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) last week planted four young trees at three of its parks, Blackhawk, Lincoln, and Waubonsie Lake (see photo on page 1).. With each shovel
Earth Day 2020, the 50th anniversary of taking action to raise awareness of the Earth’s health, will be mostly digital this year due to COVID-19. Information is available at www.earthday.org.
These decisions have been made to proactively help curb the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Along with the rest of the Nation and the world, we are following the rapidly-evolving situation and making programmatic decisions based on maintaining the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and community members. Electronics and
The Batavia Environmental Commission (BEC) and city government of Batavia invite the public to attend Batavia’s 12th annual A Green Night Out at the Movies Saturday, March 21. The free event will feature the documentary film Current Revolution, an expo of local eco groups, and a lively discussion about the
We welcome signs of Spring to remind us of new life and the passing of the cold Winter season. The Fox Wood Wildlife Rescue, Inc. wants everyone to be aware of foxes who may show up in our northern Illinois area. Some observers may see foxes, because it is fox
By Ben Orner In an effort to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution, a group of State lawmakers from both legislative chambers touted a series of bills Tuesday, Feb. 18 that would tax or ban single-use plastics and aim to boost recycling. The four proposals have the support of
The Illinois Department of Agriculture will hold nine open houses to explain the proposed gypsy moth treatment plans for northern Illinois. One open house will take place in the Oswego/Kendall County area from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, March 2 at the Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson Street, Oswego.
By BEN ORNER In an effort to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution, a group of state lawmakers from both legislative chambers touted a series of bills Tuesday, Feb. 18 that would tax or ban single-use plastics and aim to boost recycling. The four proposals have the support of
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
The Village of Oswego, Upcycle Products and the Illinois Conservation Foundation are partners to offer Oswego residents the opportunity to buy rain barrels for about half their retail price. Rain barrels collect rain runoff from roofs and gutters and store it for later use on gardens and lawns. In addition
Valley of the Fox Sierra Club Group invites everyone to attend its Monday, Feb. 3 program at the Batavia Public Library starting at 7 p.m.. Program will be on electric vehicles (EV). Tracey McFadden, Board member of the Fox Valley Electric Automobile Association, Naperville. will be our speaker. He will
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
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
Attendees can spend their Winter planning for Spring with the Kane County Master Gardeners’ “Think Spring” classes at the University of Illinois Extension office in St. Charles. “Our new Winter gardening series is under way, but there’s still plenty of time to register for upcoming sessions,” said Sarah Fellerer, master
How climate change affects the local ecosystems, urban green space, and even bird migration, will be the focus of the 2020 DuPage Environmental Summit from 7:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 30 at the NIU Naperville Meeting and Conference Center. The free seminar is open to community leaders, conservation groups,
The main topic will be “is climate change impacting DuPage County?” and there will be many exhibits from 7:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Naperville Campus of Northern Illinois University, 1120 E Diehl Road, Naperville. Exhibits and check-in will open at 7:30 a.m. with a light breakfast
