Category: Environment

Forest Preserve District summer volunteer opportunities

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has announced summer volunteer opportunities for July, August, and September. The District offers a range of opportunities that allow individuals to contribute their time, energy and skills – often with just a few hours of commitment. “Most of our roles are short-term and

Tips and tools for a more pollinator-friendly yard

By Shekina Mullen As they flutter through plant and flower blossoms, spreading pollen with every landing, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators quietly sustain healthy ecosystems, successful home vegetable gardens, and agricultural production. Pollinators move pollen from one flower to the next, fertilizing and producing fruits, nuts, and seeds. Some plants

Stephanie Kifowit’s annual Recycle & Shred Day June 28

State representative Stephanie Kifowit’s annual Recycle & Shred Day, will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 28, in the parking lot of Rep. Kifowit’s district office, 1677 Montgomery Road, Aurora. The free community event will help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents (three 13-gallon trash bags or

Naperville Noon Lions to collect styrofoam May 10

Naperville Noon Lions Club will collect styrofoam products for recycling Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at Route 59 Metra train station, 475 Fairway Drive in Naperville. Partnering with Naperville Lions are Naperville Park District, Dart Container Corp. and Naperville Environment and Sustainability Taskforce. Jim Woodring, recycling project

13th annual Tri-County Aurora/Ward 9 Clean-up the Streets Day

All individuals and groups are invited to the 13th annual Tri-County Aurora/Ward 9 Clean-up the Streets Day, starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at the Eola Tennis Academy, 239 S. Eola Road (behind Dunkin Donuts). Sign in and breakfast will start at 8:30 a.m.. The cleanup, alongside the scavenger

Document Shredding and Electronic Recycling Event Warrenville

Document Shredding and Electronic Recycling Event in Warrenville will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 3, at Bower Elementary School parking lot, 4S241 River Road, Warrenville. Paper shredding is free and most electronic recycling is free, except for microwaves, computer monitors, and TVs, which require a pre-paid

Cleaning up Edgelawn: Aurora University student-athletes pitch in

Edgelawn Drive from Jericho Road to Prairie Street in Aurora got a makeover April 10. Celebrating NCAA Division 3 Week, about 25 Aurora University male and female Spartan athletes cleared the Edgelawn roadway of debris. The annual service project was coordinated by Morgan Stenson, assistant athletic director and Christina Bonaparte,