The Chicago Region Trees Initiative, a collaboration of organizations working to preserve, protect and enhance the urban forest, is developing a tree canopy cover goal…
Editor’s Note: This “Good Natured” article was submitted to Kane County Connects by Pam Otto, the manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the…
From an insect wonderland to nature’s harvests, there are a lot of fun fall activities for preschoolers coming up at Creek Bend Nature Center at…
Nature Nearby is written by Valerie Blaine, nature programs manager for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. You can reach her at blainevalerie@kaneforest.com. Do…
2 PM SEPT. 1, 2016, UPDATE: The Chimney Swift Sit scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 3, has been canceled, due primarily to a smaller-than-expected flock of…
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series by St. Charles naturalist Pam Otto. At the end of last week’s column, the reputation…
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series by St. Charles naturalist Pam Otto. Next up: Are there really badgers among us? A…
In an effort to enhance public pride, tree preservation efforts, and awareness of the benefits of trees, the City of Aurora’s Tree Board is accepting…
Editor’s Note: “Good Natured” is written by Pam Otto, the manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility…
Discover the fun — and functional — art of preserving the season’s bounty of delicious, local produce with University of Illinois Extension Educator Laura Barr…
