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Good Natured: Recycling Your Fishing Lines — So Birds Don't Die

Good Natured: Recycling Your Fishing Lines — So Birds Don’t Die

May 10, 2019
Consumers, Education, Environment, Government, Kane County, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Recreation, Recycling, Sports

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…

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1,200 Middle School Students Compete May 10 in Aurora Sports Festival

1,200 Middle School Students Compete May 10 in Aurora Sports Festival

May 9, 2019
Communities, Education, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Parenting, Parks and Recreation, Sports, WK-Communities

More than 1,200 Aurora middle school students will convene this week for the 25th annual Aurora Sports Festival. The annual cross-city competition will commence with…

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Chicago Steel Advance to 5-Game Clark Cup Championship Series

Chicago Steel Advance to 5-Game Clark Cup Championship Series

May 8, 2019
Business, Chambers of Commerce, Communities, Education, Events, Parks and Recreation, Sports

For the second time in team history, the Chicago Steel — Kane County’s very own hockey team — has advanced to the Clark Cup final….

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Good Natured: FEE-Be! FEE-Be! FEE-Be! The Eastern Phoebe Speaks Its Name

Good Natured: FEE-Be! FEE-Be! FEE-Be! The Eastern Phoebe Speaks Its Name

May 3, 2019
Education, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Recreation

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…

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58th Annual Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Set for June 2

58th Annual Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Set for June 2

May 2, 2019
Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Parks and Recreation, Recreation

The Fox River is once again set to welcome hundreds of paddlers — from avid racers to leisure enthusiasts and every level in between —…

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Good Natured: Sanguinipennis! (It's Not What You Think, But It Does Involve Mating)

Good Natured: Sanguinipennis! (It’s Not What You Think, But It Does Involve Mating)

April 26, 2019
Communities, Education, Environment, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, Recreation, WK-Features

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…

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Free Wood Chips Available This Weekend (April 27-28) at Big Rock Forest Preserve

Free Wood Chips Available This Weekend (April 27-28) at Big Rock Forest Preserve

April 25, 2019
Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Homeowners, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life

Looking for free wood chips for landscaping? The Forest Preserve District of Kane County has plenty to offer during back-to-back days this weekend. Wood chips…

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KCFP: Don't Try to 'Rescue' Young Wildlife — It Does More Harm Than Good

KCFP: Don’t Try to ‘Rescue’ Young Wildlife — It Does More Harm Than Good

April 24, 2019
Communities, Education, Environment, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation

This article was written by Valerie Blaine, environmental education manager for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. You may reach her at blainevalerie@kaneforest.com. A…

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Forest Preserve Campgrounds Open May 1 — Camp Local This Year!

Forest Preserve Campgrounds Open May 1 — Camp Local This Year!

April 24, 2019
Communities, Consumers, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Recreation

Make plans to “Camp Local” this year, with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. You don’t have to drive far or spend a fortune…

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Share Some Batavia History (And Fun) During Preservation Week, April 22-27

Share Some Batavia History (And Fun) During Preservation Week, April 22-27

April 18, 2019
Chambers of Commerce, Clubs and Organizations, Communities, Consumers, Education, Entertainment, Events, Good Causes, Government, History, Parks and Recreation, Photo Gallery, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, Weekend

For a second year, eight Batavia organizations are teaming up to inspire community members to preserve personal, family, and community history in conjunction with National…

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