Glacial Lake Pingree Circle Tour

10/30/2024

10/28/2024

It's that time again along the Fox River. Join all Friends Thursday and Saturday at 11:00 for shoreline cleanups, it's clean-up time!
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10/28/2024

Researchers make sense of the extensive variety and effects of invasive species.

10/27/2024

10/27/2024

10/23/2024

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10/13/2024

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Executive Director Ben Haberthur is presenting to the Leagues of Women Voters of Central Kane County, Elgin & Aurora tonight on the referendum. For more information, see BATV or www.kaneforest.com/referendum.

09/20/2024

We are presenting a talk called “Ancient Ice to Modern Rivers” for IOFRD at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center. It’s free. Join us!

It's Our Fox River Day is a day to offer your thanks to the Fox River! https://friendsofthefoxriver.org/its-our-fox-river-day-2/
Participants can take advantage of generous offers from our business partners https://friendsofthefoxriver.org/iofrd-business-supporters/

09/18/2024

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09/14/2024

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08/31/2024

Sweet!

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is now the proud steward of an additional 298 +/- acres in Huntley. The property includes dozens of 125-year-old oak trees, never-been-plowed sedge meadow, and over 25 acres of prime waterfowl habitat, and is just northwest of Rutland Forest Preserve. District staff are ecstatic over the long-awaited investment. See more in our Press Release at https://bit.ly/FPDKCnews

08/27/2024

Glacial Lake Pingree is a kind of marvel too. 😆https://www.facebook.com/share/izu9xzHWXSb1jWh1/?mibextid=QwDbR1

Lake Titicaca, perched high in the Andes and spanning the border between Peru and Bolivia, is a true marvel of nature. At an impressive elevation of around 12,507 feet (3,812 meters) above sea level, it proudly claims its spot as one of the highest large lakes in the world. Covering a vast area of approximately 3,232 square miles (8,372 square kilometers), this stunning lake is not just about altitude; it boasts a depth of up to 922 feet (281 meters) as well. With its breathtaking beauty and significant volume, Lake Titicaca is undoubtedly a gem waiting to be explored.

08/25/2024

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This little experiment (which anyone can do at home) illustrates how important plants and trees are in purifying our groundwater and therefore our drinking water. The more we clear trees and destroy green spaces, the more difficult it becomes to keep our drinking water clean.

08/23/2024

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Help fight this annexation and development!

08/20/2024

The Fall ‘24 TreeLine magazine from Forest Preserve District of Kane County is out. Our Glacial Lake Pingree Circle Tour is in it! Check out page 9. Join us!

The TreeLine Newsletter: Fall 2024

08/20/2024

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07/23/2024

Learn why changes in turbidity or the cloudiness of a waterbody can impact the health of aquatic life. This video is part of a series that provides an introd...

07/23/2024

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In the lush paddy fields of Indonesia, where the lifeblood of rice demands vast quantities of water, farmers have ingeniously turned this necessity into a thriving ecosystem. They didn't just cultivate rice; they cultivated fish too.

Imagine this: fish darting through the fields, not as accidental visitors but as deliberate residents. Farmers introduced them in large numbers, releasing them into the water where rice plants sway in the breeze. It wasn't just a symbiotic relationship; it was a game-changer.

emerged as a brilliant solution. Here's how it worked: first, the fish became natural pest controllers, gobbling up insects, algae, and pests that would otherwise ravage the rice crop. As they fed, they inadvertently pruned the plants, promoting healthier growth.

But that's not all. Their waste, rich in nutrients, became a natural fertilizer, enriching the soil without the need for synthetic additives. And as the fish thrived, so did the farmers, who could harvest them for food or profit.

The result? Land productivity soared by a staggering 20%, surpassing conventional limits. Fields teemed not just with rice but also with bountiful fish stocks, a testament to human ingenuity blending with nature's cycles.

07/17/2024

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