Accent on Natural Landscaping

Donna VanBuecken

Nice Surprises from the Storms

During the week of September 6, 2019, we had some terrible storms again. Thankfully only 35 mph winds, so we didn't lose any more trees. Instead we had some nice surprises. See below. First we saw this delightful … [Read more...]

Labor Day 2019

Labor Day is a good day to reflect on life and the work we put into maintaining our natural environment when sometimes people all around us seem to continue be so unconscious of its importance. Take the time to get outside today and just savor nature and the web of life of which we are so blessed to … [Read more...]

On-Line Help Picking the Right Native Plant – Update

There are good resources to help pick the right native plant for the right place on-line from nursery websites. There are also non-nursery on-line programs available to help with plant selection. ON-LINE NATIVE PLANT SELECTION SOURCES The newest on-line program I've stumbled across is the … [Read more...]

Great Backyard Bird Count starts Today

The annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) starts today. People from all over the world will record the birds they see in their backyards or anywhere (parks, school yards, hiking trails, snowmobile trails, work. etc) over the next four days. All a participant has to do is count birds for at least … [Read more...]

Eagle Day Along the Fox River 2019

If you live in the Fox Valley area, plan to celebrate the Bald Eagles on January 26, 2019. Held at several different venues, spend some of your day soaring with the Eagles along the Fox River. 1000 Islands Environmental Center EAGLE DAYS at 1000 Islands Environmental Center is an all day free … [Read more...]