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Company offers wheelchair-accessible motorcycles
By Doug Halberstadt
Sports Columnist
Four years ago, I bought a motorcycle. Some might call it a “midlife crisis” or an “impulse”
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Annual Pecatonica River Clean-Up Sunday, July 25
From press release
The United Sportsmen’s Youth Foundation, along with Rock Hollow Conservation Club, will hold its annual Pecatonica River
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‘An Evening Among the Gardens’ July 25 at Belvidere nature center
From press release
BELVIDERE, Ill.—The Boone County Conservation District (BCCDP) will hold “An Evening Among the Gardens” from 5 to 8
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Oregon Trail Days July 16-18
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
This weekend, Oregon, Ill., will be bustling with festival-goers and Native American enchantment as the Oregon Trail
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Dedication of Black Hawk sculpture mural July 16 in Oregon, Ill.
From press release
OREGON, Ill.—Join the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition for the dedication of
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Rock River Sweep 2010 set for July 31
From press release and Web info
A brand-new project is coming to your community on the banks of the Rock River
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Canoe and Kayak Races set for July 18
From press release
The Lena Community Park District and Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation will host the Third Annual Illinois
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Fierce Green Fire: The bear that was barely there
Editor’s note: The following is the second in a three-part series. The first part appeared in the July 7-13, issue.
By
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On Outdoors: How-to series: How to make a gel fireplace for camping
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Every year, someone invents a way to make camping seemingly as comfortable as sleeping at home, and
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Severson Dells Notes: Severson Dells Scamper set for July 24
From Severson Dells Nature Center
The Severson Dells Nature Center offers runners and nature lovers a morning of fun, fitness and
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Waterkeeper News: New threat to Kishwaukee River from DeKalb
Editor’s note: Art Norris is the Quad Cities Waterkeeper. He looks after 150 miles of the Mississippi River and about
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Wildflower Weekend July 16-18 at Nygren Wetland Preserve
From press release
Families and adults are invited to Wildflower Weekend at the Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Road, Rockton,
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Deadline Aug. 1 for nature photography contest
From press release
LOVES PARK, Ill.—Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) reminds area residents that entries for the nature photography contest will
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Straight Shootin’: Ordinance vs. ordnance, Chicago style
By Eric R. Sonnenberg
Monday, June 28, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) released their decision on McDonald v.
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Fierce Green Fire: ‘The Land of 10,000 Tales’–part one
Editor’s note: The following is the first in a three-part series.
By Jonathan Hicks
Staff Writer
As a graduate student studying the relationships
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On Outdoors: Salmon and steelhead drift fishing
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Anglers making trips north for salmon and steelhead fishing do so having the basics of drift fishing
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Into The Wild: See eagles and more at Jensen Forest Preserve
As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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Rockford Park District’s City of Gardens holds Top Pot Contest
From press release
The Rockford Park District’s City of Gardens is seeking nominations for its Top Pot Contest for its Rockford
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A Native American by any other name…
By Susan Johnson
Copy Editor
The residents of the Ogle County area who claim “Black Hawk” as their famous symbol know the
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Exelon Nuclear kicks off Black Hawk fund-raising campaign
From press release
OREGON, Ill.—Towering 48 feet over the Rock River majestically looking westward stands the second-largest monolith in the
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Waterkeeper News: Mega pollution requires a Gulf of real regulation
Editor’s note: Art Norris is the Quad Cities Waterkeeper. He looks after 150 miles of the Mississippi River and about
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On Outdoors: 20-pound Asian carp caught near Chicago, fear of species reaching Great Lakes increases
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Wildlife officials in Illinois reported last week that a 20-pound bighead Asian carp has been caught just
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Fierce Green Fire: Meet the Beatles at the aquarium to see the oil spill
By Jonathan Hicks
Staff Writer
Much has been made of the response plan for the oil spill in the Gulf. Debated in
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Boone County Conservation District Trail Safety Watch Program
From press release
The Boone County Conservation District is creating a Trail Safety Watch Program and is looking for volunteers to
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Conservation Day-Camp at Nygren Wetland Preserve
From press release
Local land conservation organizations will host a Conservation Day-Camp at the Nygren Wetland Preserve west of Rockton, Ill.,
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Into The Wild: Canoeing the Sugar River
As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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Fierce Green Fire: Finding nature’s ballet in the middle of a thunderstorm
By Jonathan Hicks
Staff Writer
It was a dark and stormy night. Or, at least it had been. By this point, the
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On Outdoors: Plastic worms go dark in murky water
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
While recreational fishing is meant to come with relaxation and opportunity to take in the beauty of
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Annual Dairy Breakfast June 29
From press release
BELVIDERE, Ill.—The 13th Annual Boone County Farm Bureau Dairy Breakfast will be June 29, at Ward-View Farm, 1171
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Upcoming programs at Freeport Park District
From press releases
Freeport Park District has a number of classes and programs available this summer. Sign up now for:
Youth Tennis
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Environment Illinois: Clean Water Restoration Act integral to clean waterways, safe drinking water
By Bruce Ratain
Field Associate, Environment Illinois
From the days of Mark Twain, the mighty Mississippi River has been known the world
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Severson Dells Notes: ‘Pack the Preserve!’ June 23-26 at Severson Dells
From Severson Dells Nature Center
“Pack the Preserve!” Wednesday-Saturday, June 23-26, and celebrate Fannie B. Severson’s 369-acre donation to the Winnebago
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Waterkeeper News: BP oil spill, protecting rivers, and Clean Water Act
Editor’s note: Art Norris is the Quad Cities Waterkeeper. He looks after 150 miles of the Mississippi River and about
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Council of Rockford Gardeners hosts Garden Walk 2010
From press releases, flier
The Council of Rockford Gardeners will host its free Garden Walk 2010 from noon to 8 p.m.,
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Adopt a cat from WCAS in June
From press release
Alan is a 1-year-old, outgoing, friendly and affectionate lap cat who likes to give kisses and is
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USDA announces Tree Assistance Program sign-up
From press release
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–Orchardists and nursery tree growers can begin applying for benefits under the Tree Assistance Program announced by
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Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District celebrates 70 years
From press release
This past May marked the 70th anniversary of the Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District’s service to
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Canoes and kayaks converge in Aurora
Hope everyone made it to the Second Annual Aurora Paddlesport Festival in Aurora, June 12 and 13. Standard canoes and
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Straight Shootin’: Use it (responsibly) or lose it
By Eric R. Sonnenberg
In the wake of the recent accidental shooting of a 5-year-old girl by her 8-year-old brother, I
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Into The Wild: Go on a safari at Deer Run Forest Preserve
As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a new series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition
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On Outdoors: Area anglers slay hundreds of U.P. smallmouths
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
May was a successful month for six area fishermen during a trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Members of
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Waterkeeper News: Mega-dairy, mega-hog plant, mega-Tyson chicken, mega pollution
Editor’s note: Art Norris is the Quad Cities Waterkeeper. He looks after 150 miles of the Mississippi River and about
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Guest Column: John Deer: From foe to friend
By William W. O’Leary
In 1999, a tall yearling buck deer tore off the top third of a fruit-laden pear tree
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Rockford man snags sturgeon in Rock River
May 22, this sturgeon was caught by Nick Sparacino of Rockford during a camping trip at Crow Valley Campgrounds in
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Fierce Green Fire: Feeling something–anything–about Gulf oil spill is the key
By Jonathan Hicks
Staff Writer
Some topics are easy to write about, others much less so. Each of the last several weeks,
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Into The Wild: Atwood Park…Walden Pond or the Magic Kingdom?
As with “No Child Left Inside,” welcome to a series of articles in partnership with Four Rivers Environmental Coalition (FREC)
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On Outdoors: Musky fly fishing: Art and the common man’s trophy
By Jim Hagerty
Staff Writer
Not many anglers think of going after the elusive and utterly fierce musky with flies. However, many
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Massbach Ridge Winery hosts Wine in Bloom Open House
From press release
MASSBACH, Ill.—Massbach Ridge Winery invites visitors to share in the celebration of spring during their Wine in Bloom
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Waterkeeper News: Triumph Foods should have had an EIS done instead of an EIA
Editor’s note: On very, very short notice, Art Norris agreed to represent the counties of Henry and Rock Island at
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Fierce Green Fire: Jeff Corwin continues to be a source of inspiration
By Jonathan Hicks
Staff Writer
Redemption. We are a society that is in love with getting and giving second chances. It would
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