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
Electronics, clothing and shoes, cooking oil, and florescent tube lights will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 12 at 820 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton Public Works Storage Lot. Acceptable items: Clothing, shoes, sheets, bedding, towels and other household textiles in any condition. No heavily soiled items. Shoes
A document shred event for residents of Aurora Wards 4, 5, and 6 will take place Saturday, June 28, from 8 a.m. to noon at Jefferson Middle School, 1151 Plum Street. Cosponsors are aldermen Jonathan Nunez, Ward 4; Carl Franco, Ward 5; and Mike Saville, Ward 6.Residents are invited to
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
By Nancy Kuhajda Sometimes growers just want to try something new in their garden. How about an ancient fruit with edible leaves? How about figs? For many years, growing figs was relegated to warmer regions, but with the combination of the warming climate and the development of cold-hardy fig varieties,
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
A free, family-friendly Pollinator Party is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Isle a la Cache Museumm 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville. The event will feature a native plant sale, live animals, crafts, and interactive activities that will highlight the important role of pollinators in
A recycling event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 17, 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, will shred documents, accept clothing, textiles, small home goods bikes and accessories, latex-based paints and coatings. Please do not arrive before 7:45 a.m., because it impedes setup. All stations and services
Fox Valley Festival Chorus is headed to France. The 45-member chorus with a brass quintet performed “A France Preview Concert” Sunday, May 4 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. Approximately 45 members of the Aurora-based chorus and the brass will perform a concert tour of France June 19-28. Sunday’s
The Village of Montgomery government and Earthmover Credit Union are partners to offer the community and members a free paper-shredding opportunity Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Montgomery Police Station, 10 Civic Center Avenue, on the Village’s west side. The drive-thru event will offer a convenient,
Electronics, clothing and shoes, cooking oil, and florescent tube lights will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10 at 820 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton Public Works Storage Lot. Acceptable items: Clothing, shoes, sheets, bedding, towels and other household textiles in any condition. No heavily soiled items. Shoes
Thousands of tulips were in bloom at the Sunken Garden in Phillips Park in Aurora on the beautiful spring day, Sunday, May 27.
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
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
Fox Valley Park District will sponsor an Earth Day of Service Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.. Community cleanup locations are Waubonsie Lake park and trail, 998 Kautz Road in Aurora; and Montgomery dam parking lot, 101 Marsch Avenue in Montgomery. All are welcome, including students, families,
The Friends of the Great Western Trails will celebrate 30 years of cleaning trails with the 2025 Annual Trails Cleanup of the Great Western Trails & Illinois Prairie Path Saturday, April 26, at approximately 9 a.m.. Times will be set by the local coordinators. Over the years thousands have joined
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
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,
Electronics, clothing and shoes, cooking oil, and florescent tube lights will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10 at 820 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton Public Works Storage Lot. Acceptable items: Clothing, shoes, sheets, bedding, towels and other household textiles in any condition. No heavily soiled items. Shoes
The Valley of the Fox Sierra Club Group will hold a zoom meeting, “Protect the Aquifer”, at 7 p.m. Monday, April 21. Pam Richart and Lan Richart, co-directors of the Eco-Justice Collaborative in Champaign, Ill., will discuss the Coalition to Stop CO2 Pipelines, and ban CO2 sequestration under the Mahomet
