Submitted by Natural Resources Commission Student Comm. Daniella Taylor Growing a garden is an easy way for you to be sustainable and grow delicious foods. However, sometimes in an effort to be more efficient with our gardens, we forget to keep sustainability in mind. There are many small changes you can make in order to… Read More Sustainable Gardening
by Natural Resources Student Commissioner Daniella Taylor As spring fades to summer, people are anxious to dust off their grills and gather for a BBQ with their family and friends (COVID safe of course). While sustainability might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to your annual 4th of July BBQ,… Read More Green Grilling
Submitted by Loren Nagy, Natural Resources Commissioner The time of year is approaching where arborists often hear the following: “I think there is something wrong with my pine tree. Can you come and look at it? It looks sick and the needles are turning brown.” There is probably nothing wrong with your pine tree. What it probably… Read More Seasonal Needle Drop
The overall destruction of habitat for pollinators in general has contributed to a large decline in monarch butterfly populations. … Read More Monarchs & Milkweed
Submitted by Tom Galante, Natural Resources Commissioner The Fox River and numerous creeks, ponds, and nearby lakes bless St. Charles, the “Pride of the Fox.” Enjoying our waterways before, during, and after these days of social distancing, by fishing has been acknowledged and encouraged as a healthy and acceptable form of recreation regardless of zones… Read More Fishing Line Can Harm Wildlife
In an urban environment, low hanging branches that interfere with people or vehicles, or block visibility of signs must be removed to facilitate pedestrian and vehicular traffic flows. … Read More Urban Trees: Why They Need Pruning
“It’s spring now and everyone’s thoughts turn to getting outside to work on their yards. But the St. Charles Public Services Forestry Staff has been busy all winter.”… Read More Arbor Day is in the Spring, But We Work on Trees in the Winter Too
“This document is timely in its unveiling as the City has just completed a massive tree replacement program as a result of the devastation caused by the Emerald Ash Borer, which wiped out approximately a quarter of the parkway trees throughout the community. “… Read More St. Charles’ Tree Commission Rolls Out Urban Forestry Management Plan