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
The DuPage County NAACP Environmental Committee will be host to four talks about environmental and social justice from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Information tables will be available between talks. 11 a.m.: “Why Climate Change Matters to You”; noon: “The Fight to
There are volunteer opportunities available with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County at an upcoming Volunteer Orientation. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: Natural resources; environmental education; public safety; trails and recreation; and cultural and historic preservation. Orientation sessions for year 2020 are from 7 p.m. to 8
Gary Swick, president of Friends of the Fox River, will present his annual State of the Fox River program from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 12, at Schweitzer Environmental Center, 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road in West Dundee. Every year at this time, the president reports on the health
The next quarterly recycling event for Montgomery residents will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Public Works facility, 891 Knell Road in Montgomery. During the event, Montgomery residents who participate in the Village’s trash contract with DC Recycling can drop off electronics, including TV’s
Clothing and textiles can be brought to all Kane County electronic recycling events or the electronics recycling drop-off locations. Drop-offs locations are: • Batavia, Fabyan Parkway, 517 E. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; • West Dundee Public Works, 900 Angle Tarn, West Dundee, Monday
Writer Justine Calma submitted the following article to The Verge: “They launched their new initiative today along with A-list celebrities. “Former U.S. secretary of state John Kerry and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared war on climate change. The two led an all-star cast of lawmakers and celebrities to launch
The Village of Montgomery, in cooperation with Kane County, unveiled its new charging station for electric vehicles at Village Hall, 200 N. River Street December 5. The charging station was a partnership project with Kane County to provide the physical charging station and the Village providing the manpower and supplies
The Naperville Park District’s ninth annual holiday lights recycling program, in partnership with Elgin Recycling, will be through February 1, 2020. Residents and businesses are invited to bring their old, nonworking lights to any of the following locations: Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Avenue, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.
Valley of the Fox Sierra Club invites everyone to its program at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 at Hawthorne Nature Center, 28 Brookside Drive in Elgin. The speaker will be Vern LaVia, author of the book, Make Earth Great Again. He is an avid bird-watcher and has gone bird-watching to
