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Kane County History: Flag Day Has Special Meaning in Batavia, IL

Kane County History: Flag Day Has Special Meaning in Batavia, IL

May 27, 2022
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Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s post was written by Batavia Park District Marketing & Communications…

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Good Natured: The Naked Truth About Douglas Firs

Good Natured: The Naked Truth About Douglas Firs

May 26, 2022
Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, 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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Health Department: Tick Season in Full Swing in Kane County

Health Department: Tick Season in Full Swing in Kane County

May 19, 2022
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We are in the heart of tick season in Kane County, IL. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health website, in Illinois, the adults…

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Good Natured: Why Is Hickory Knolls Named After Hickories? Blame The (BLANK) Oaks

Good Natured: Why Is Hickory Knolls Named After Hickories? Blame The (BLANK) Oaks

May 19, 2022
Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Health, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, 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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Register For Bird-Watching Programs This Summer!

Register For Bird-Watching Programs This Summer!

May 18, 2022
Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Recreation, WK-Communities

Enjoy the changing seasons as we hike, look, and listen for the birds inhabiting our forest preserves, this summer. Forest Preserve District naturalists will cover…

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Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Set to Return June 5 

Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Set to Return June 5 

May 18, 2022
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Join paddlers of all ages and abilities as the Fox Valley Park District prepares to restore an early summer tradition that dates to the 1960s…

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Kane County History: The Story of St. Charles' Paddlewheel Riverboats

Kane County History: The Story of St. Charles’ Paddlewheel Riverboats

May 13, 2022
Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, History, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, Tourism, Transportation, WK-Communities

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a weekly series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article is a recap of an earlier column from…

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Good Natured: Knock, Knock! Who's There? Virginia Rail ...

Good Natured: Knock, Knock! Who’s There? Virginia Rail …

May 12, 2022
Animal Care and Control, Communities, Consumers, Education, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, Recreation, 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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Volunteers Helped Dundee 'Keep It Clean' With Earth Day Anti-Litter Event

Volunteers Helped Dundee ‘Keep It Clean’ With Earth Day Anti-Litter Event

May 5, 2022
Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Good Causes, Government, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Nonprofits, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Recreation, Volunteers, WK-Communities

Dundee Township had a very successful Earth-Day themed clean-up event on April 29 at the Library Springs Route 25 Trailhead entrance. The township provided clean-up…

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Good Natured: Bird Flu And What To Do About It -- Some Clarity From My Little Chickadee

Good Natured: Bird Flu And What To Do About It — Some Clarity From My Little Chickadee

May 5, 2022
Animal Care and Control, Breaking News, Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Health, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, Public Service, Quality of Life, Sustainability

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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