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Yellow-crowned night herons are listed as endangered in Illinois. photo credit: johnandersonphoto

Good Natured: Night Heron

One of the really great things about life here at Good Natured World ...

Tiger salamanders moving to breeding ponds is a sign of spring that is often overlooked. St. Charles Park District ecologists monitor these movements and track the health of the local population over time.

Good Natured: Signs of Spring

How good are you at reading signs...

It's 'poofy pants' clearly visible, a rough-legged hawk takes off from a weathered perch. Photo credit: Devonyu

Good Natured: Rough-Legged Hawk

What's more fun than an up-close glimpse of a hawk...

Trail cam photo courtesy of Forest Preserve District of Kane County

Kane County Celebrates Its Largest Squirrel

On Groundhog Day, Kane County is celebrating its largest squirrel, als...

Northern leopard frogs are common throughout our region, but their coloration can make them hard to spot. Learn more about little Lithobates pipiens and other local frog species by participating in the Calling Frog Survey.

Good Natured: The Leopard Frog

I guess you could say I have a history with frogs...

This year's Super Bowl will feature ads highlighting the 96% of Illinois farms that are family-owned.

Super Bowl Ads Put Spotlight On Illinois Farmers

It's not difficult to find the connections between farming and footba...

Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum

Museums in Kane County Have Something for Everyone

From learning about the history of railroads or a 1940s prai...

The show goes on in Kane County.

Local Theater Scene in Kane County

The Arcada Theatre, St...

Keep an eye open for this seasonal gift, the red-breasted nuthatch. These perky birds use conifers as a source of both food and shelter. Photo credit: Rejean Bedard courtesy of St. Charles Park District.

Good Natured: Tis' the Season for Nature's Gifts

Ah, Christmas...

Do you know how to identify animals from the tracks they leave behind?

Learn How to Identify Animal Tracks During a Nature Hike

Learn about the various types of animal signs you can discover while ...

The long-eared owl's namesake "ears" on top of its head are used for camouflage and communication, but not for listening. Its actual ears are located farther down, on either side of the head. Photo credit: Kerry Hargrove

Good Natured: The Phenomenal Hearing of Owls

My goodness, have you heard the owls lately...

An electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Kane County government center in Geneva.

Kane County Among Inaugural Cohort to Join EV Readiness Program

Kane County is one of 16 communities- and the only County- to join th...

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