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Following Outbreak of Songbird Deaths, Bird Feeders Still OK in Illinois -- And Earlier in Fall Is Better Than Later

Following Outbreak of Songbird Deaths, Bird Feeders Still OK in Illinois — And Earlier in Fall Is Better Than Later

September 15, 2021
Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Gardening, Government, Health, Homeowners, Nature, Public Service, Quality of Life

Following the recent outbreak of songbird deaths, Illinois officials are not currently recommending removing feeders, but stress cleaning and sanitizing feeders every two weeks and…

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Good Natured: Beauty Is In The Eye of The Bee Holder ... But What's That Smell?

Good Natured: Beauty Is In The Eye of The Bee Holder … But What’s That Smell?

September 9, 2021
Animal Care and Control, Communities, Consumers, Education, Gardening, Government, Homeowners, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, Recreation, Sustainability, WK-Communities

EDITOR’S NOTE: This Good Natured column was written by Pam Erickson Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at…

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Armyworms March Into Kane County Fields, Lawns, Gardens

Armyworms March Into Kane County Fields, Lawns, Gardens

September 8, 2021
Agriculture, Animal Care and Control, Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Gardening, Government, Homeowners, Kane County Forest Preserve District, State of Illinois

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Judy Mae Bingman, Illinois Extension interim director of communications. Fall armyworm caterpillars are enjoying a bountiful meal at…

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Good Natured: Globular Flowerheads, Rattlesnake Master -- More Than Just Great Names For a Rock Band

Good Natured: Globular Flowerheads, Rattlesnake Master — More Than Just Great Names For a Rock Band

September 2, 2021
Communities, Education, Environment, Gardening, Government, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, Recreation, WK-Features

EDITOR’S NOTE: This Good Natured column was written by Pam Erickson Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at…

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Good Natured: Leapin' Lizards! There's a Florida Hitchhiker Under My Couch!

Good Natured: Leapin’ Lizards! There’s a Florida Hitchhiker Under My Couch!

August 5, 2021
Animal Care and Control, Communities, Consumers, Gardening, Government, Homeowners, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quirky and Fun

EDITOR’S NOTE: This Good Natured column was written by Pam Erickson Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at…

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Good Natured: 'The Schmutz And I' (And FYI, This Insect Is NOT a Praying Mantis!)

Good Natured: ‘The Schmutz And I’ (And FYI, This Insect Is NOT a Praying Mantis!)

July 22, 2021
Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Gardening, Government, Health, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun

EDITOR’S NOTE: This Good Natured column was written by Pam Erickson Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at…

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Good Natured: For the 13th Line — 'That Is Not a Chipmunk'

Good Natured: For the 13th Line — ‘That Is Not a Chipmunk’

July 15, 2021
Animal Care and Control, Education, Gardening, Government, Health, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life

EDITOR’S NOTE: This Good Natured column was written by Pam Erickson Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at…

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Cicada Killer Wasps in Search of Cicadas, Not Humans

Cicada Killer Wasps in Search of Cicadas, Not Humans

July 12, 2021
Animal Care and Control, Communities, Consumers, Education, Gardening, Government, Health, Nature, Public Safety, Public Service, Quality of Life, State of Illinois

The annual cicadas have begun to sing their song, and along with them comes the emergence of their natural predator, the cicada killer wasp. Despite their…

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Good Natured: Rude Neighbors Making a Racket in Pam's Yard ... Toadally!

Good Natured: Rude Neighbors Making a Racket in Pam’s Yard … Toadally!

July 8, 2021
Communities, Education, Events, Gardening, Government, Health, Homeowners, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Recreation

EDITOR’S NOTE: This Good Natured column was written by Pam Erickson Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at…

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Good Natured: Pam Gets Buzzed While Working in The Garden

Good Natured: Pam Gets Buzzed While Working in The Garden

July 1, 2021
Communities, Consumers, Education, Gardening, Government, Health, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life

EDITOR’S NOTE: This Good Natured column was written by Pam Erickson Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at…

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