Editor’s Note: This article was written by Valerie Blaine, nature programs manager for the Forest Preserve of Kane County. She addresses one of the questions…
On Oct. 13, the Kane County Board followed the lead of Gov. Bruce Rauner by proclaiming the month of October Oak Awareness Month. The resolution…
For the record, LeRoy Oakes refers to a person, not a tree. But if you really care about trees and want to do something right…
Bats make up around one fifth of all mammal species on earth, and are vital to the earth’s environment. Although bats are noisy creatures, human…
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County seeks applicants to fill open positions. Available positions include: preserve maintenance worker, safety health and training coordinator part-time,…
Kane County Forest Preserve District is offering a couple of August strolls through Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve. Seniors Stroll The Forest Preserve District of Kane…
The Kane County Forest Preserve District will spend $540,000 to take a step closer to completing acquisition of the Fox River Trail in South Elgin….
We can’t promise you’ll see a light show like the one featured recently on CBS Sunday Morning, but as far as local firefly action, you…
Damsels, dragons and darners, oh my! Learn all about damselflies, dragonflies and darners on this guided hike as you “hunt” for them in their native…
Come enjoy a walk at Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve to learn about our native wildflowers. Forest Preserve District of Kane County naturalists will lead this…