Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. But where there’s fire, there isn’t always extreme danger. That’s certainly true in the case of carefully controlled, prescribed burn…
Nature Nearby is written by Naturalist Valerie Blaine, environmental education manager for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. You may reach her at blainevalerie@kaneforest.com….
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series of recycling Q&A tips from Kane County Recycling Coordinator Jennifer Jarland. Got a question or idea…
This good-natured column is written by Pam Otto, manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the…
The Friends of the Fox Annual Photography Contest has become a big hit, so organizers have stepped it up this year! To get in, you’ll…
This article was contributed by Ashley Broussard, intern with the Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources. You probably know that 97 percent of…
Editor’s Note: This article is written by Kane County Recycling Coordinator Jennifer Jarland. Got a question or idea for a recycling tip? Contact Jarland at…
This good-natured column is written by Pam Otto, manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the…
The 2018 Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season opens on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 57 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state, so grab your Outdoor…
Kane County is expected to get hit with some heavy ready this weekend, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Flood Advisory for the…
