Brush-up on your nature photo skills with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s new, smartphone photography program. “Smart Art: Nature Photography with a Smartphone”…
Explore the fascinating world of blinking bugs during a “Firefly Fireworks” nature program at Campton Forest Preserve in Campton Hills. This popular evening program is…
Expand your ecology knowledge with a class on “Summer Tree Identification,” part of the Learn from the Experts program series from the Forest Preserve District…
The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation has challenged Garfield Farm Museum’s Campton Historic Agricultural Lands to raise $7,000 to receive a $21,000 ICECF Stewardship Grant…
This “Good Natured” article is written by Pam Otto, the manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility…
Did you know there are many insects that help control garden pests? In fact, they outnumber damaging insects, especially in the right habitat. In June,…
This column is written by Jeff Long (jlong@fvpd.net), the public affairs and communications manager at the Fox Valley Park District. Visit www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org for more information…
It’s June, and things are about to get wild in Kane County’s forest preserves! There are lots of nature programs this month, designed to get…
Nature Nearby is written and photographed by Valerie Blaine, the nature programs manager for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. You may reach her…
The City of Geneva Natural Resources Committee is inviting the community to a June 7 open house regarding regional efforts to secure a national water…
