Saturday night promises to be cold, a little damp and dark — a great night to be outdoors, if you’re a stargazer. The hours from … Read more ›
Nature
From the community
Blackberry Creek watershed group to discuss protection of water resources
Blackberry Creek Watershed Coalition meeting in Sugar Grove on March 20 is opportunity for residents to learn about efforts underway in communities surrounding the Fox … Read more ›
Four-leaf clover: Rare variation of a common, edible weed (and may be good luck)
That sometimes pesky white clover creeping into your grass in spring is the same plant that supposedly brings luck to those who find it in … Read more ›
From the community
Is it Ike’s turn?
After a year of fishing in a variety of tournaments across the nation, 49 of the best anglers will finally compete in the 2012 Bassmaster … Read more ›
Hooting great horned owls celebrate Valentine’s Day
Beneath a full moon on a cold, winter’s evening, the pair begins its courtship duet. Hoo hoo hoooo hooo hoo, he bellows atop a walnut … Read more ›
From the community
Boulder Junction Ice Fishing Cures Cabin Fever
It took too long for northern Illinois to get safe ice for fishing. Warm weather, wind, and rain has kept ice anglers from enjoying hard … Read more ›
We could see northern lights tonight, thanks to solar flare
For the second time in just three months, people in the Chicago area have a shot at seeing the northern lights this evening. That’s because … Read more ›
From the community
Beginning Beekeeping Class
Heritage Prairie Farm2N308 Brundige RoadElburn, IL 60119 Feb. 18, 25, March 3 and 109:30am-11:30amThis 2-hour long class every Saturday for 4 consecutive weeks will cover … Read more ›
From the community
Teen catches new Illinonis State Record Walleye
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reported this afternoon that a 15 year old boy from Rockford caught a new State Record walleye. On January … Read more ›
From the community
Why do we hunt?
We’re well into the hunting season. Many of us have done well so far and yet many are also looking forward to see how the … Read more ›
