The Waubonsee Community College Connect4Success Program was recently recognized by Excelencia in Education. The recognition came in the organization’s “What Works for Latino Students in…
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…
Nature Nearby is written by Naturalist Valerie Blaine, nature programs manager for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. You may reach her at blainevalerie@kaneforest.com….
September is a great month to get yourself, your children, your family and friends outside. And there’s no better way to do that than with…
Nature Nearby is written by Valerie Blaine, the nature programs manager for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. You may reach her by email,…
Maple Sugaring Days is one of the big events of the year for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County — a fun adventure that…
Residents of the Fox Valley Park District may register for spring programs and events beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. To register, each household…
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…
Ever wondered how a glow worm glows, or why a lightning bug lights, or if a firefly light is hot to the touch? Learn the…
Valerie Blaine is the nature programs manager for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. Her “Nature Nearby” column appears on Kane County Connects on…
