Key issues facing trees in Kane County and throughout the region will be the topic of a Fox River Ecosystem Partnership program Wednesday in…
Think all frogs sound alike? Think again. Frogs have distinctive voices just like birds do, and one way to tell who’s hanging around in one’s…
Editor’s Note: All photos are courtesy of Heritage Prairie Market. There’s a little bit of buzz going on about the science and hobby of beekeeping…
University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons Gardening Program will offer a winter webinar series for gardening enthusiasts beginning in February. The Four Seasons Gardening Program…
This article was written by Valerie Blaine, nature programs manager for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. You may reach her at blainevalerie@kaneforest.com. He’s…
With all this mega-cold weather we’ve been having lately, it’s good to think of all the wonderful outdoor things we’ll do once the weather warms…
Learn to about the smooth green snake on Feb. 6, during a “Learn from the Experts” nature program. This native, but little-known snake was once…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced last week a preliminary pollinator risk assessment for the neonicotinoid insecticide, imidacloprid, which shows a threat to some pollinators….
Owls, backyard wilderness, nests and eggs will be the themes for winter nature programs for preschoolers, from the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. In…
Do you know a Kane County youth who loves pets, wants to learn about animal training, or is an aspiring veterinarian? The 2016 4-H Canine…
