The Forest Preserve District of Kane County seeks applicants for 2017 summer seasonal and internships positions. Full- and part-time positions, internships and/or seasonal positions are…
A “wow” nature photo taken by Forest Preserve District of Kane County Naturalist Erica Lemon has won statewide recognition in the category of Integrated Technology….
Back in 2014, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County was forced to take down the historic footbridge at Fabyan Forest Preserve due to structural…
Sometimes, the yuckiest things in nature are the coolest. Consider a bird that pukes on anything that disturbs it. Some spiders make milkshakes from the…
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County asks users of Fox River Trail, between State Street in South Elgin and Fox River Drive in Valley…
This article was written by Valerie Blaine, the nature programs manager for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. You may reach her at blainevalerie@kaneforest.com….
Coyotes are abundant in Kane County, and they captivate the imagination with their yipping in the night and their secretive habits. Learn about coyotes in…
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series counting down the top 10 Kane County Connects stories of 2016. No. 9: FREE Wood Chips…
One of the most mysterious yet fascinating nighttime creatures is the owl. Come to “Owls by Moonlight” on Friday, Jan. 13, from 7 p.m. to…
Roadside Botany is written by Kane County Forest Preserve District Nature Programs Manager Valerie Blaine — with the exception of the lead in this article,…
