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Good Natured: Woodpeckers Really Don't Give a Rat-A-Tat-Tat About COVID-19

Good Natured: Woodpeckers Really Don’t Give a Rat-A-Tat-Tat About COVID-19

March 23, 2020
Communities, Education, Environment, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Recreation

This good-natured column is written by Pam Erickson Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at 630-513-4346 or…

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Good Natured: Nothing Says Spring Like Ed Norton And The Yellow Bellied Sapsucker

Good Natured: Nothing Says Spring Like Ed Norton And The Yellow Bellied Sapsucker

March 13, 2020
Communities, Education, Environment, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Popular Culture, Quality of Life, Recreation, WK-Communities

This good-natured column is written by Pam Erickson Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at 630-513-4346 or…

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Illinois Spring Trout Fishing Season Opens April 4 — Catch-And-Release March 21

Illinois Spring Trout Fishing Season Opens April 4 — Catch-And-Release March 21

March 12, 2020
Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Recreation, WK-Features

With all that’s going on these days regarding the coronavirus, it’s probably pleasant to think about what it might be like to just get away…

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Age (97) Is Just a Number to Fox Fitness Center Regular Ray Moore

Age (97) Is Just a Number to Fox Fitness Center Regular Ray Moore

March 10, 2020
Communities, Consumers, Education, Government, Health, Parks and Recreation, People, Seniors, Sports

Ray Moore was working out on a leg extension machine at Prisco Community Center, when he felt – and heard – “bones cracking” in his…

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Good Natured: 'Frog Tracks In The Snow' — And Other Strange Ballads of Winter

Good Natured: ‘Frog Tracks In The Snow’ — And Other Strange Ballads of Winter

March 6, 2020
Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, WK-Communities

This good-natured column is written by Pam Erickson Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at 630-513-4346 or…

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Cougars 2020 Single-Game Tickets On Sale Now!

Cougars 2020 Single-Game Tickets On Sale Now!

March 5, 2020
Business, Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Local Economy, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Sports, Uncategorized

The Kane County Cougars have announced that single-game tickets for the 2020 season are now on sale. Fans can purchase tickets online 24/7 by visiting…

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St. Charles Library Closes March 9, Relocates To Haines During 14-Month, $18.6M Renovation

St. Charles Library Closes March 9, Relocates To Haines During 14-Month, $18.6M Renovation

March 3, 2020
Communities, Consumers, Development, Education, Events, Government, Libraries in Kane County, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Taxpayers, WK-Communities

The St. Charles Public Library will be closing on Monday, March 9 for an estimated three to four weeks to accommodate the move to its…

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Enjoy A Sweet Tradition! Maple Sugaring Days Set For March 7-8

Enjoy A Sweet Tradition! Maple Sugaring Days Set For March 7-8

March 3, 2020
Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, Recreation, Weekend, WK-Communities

Learn how to tap a maple tree and taste pure, local syrup at the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s Maple Sugaring Days, from noon…

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Want To Volunteer With The Forest Preserve District? RSVP Now For March 12 Event

Want To Volunteer With The Forest Preserve District? RSVP Now For March 12 Event

March 2, 2020
Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Good Causes, Government, History, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, People, Public Service, Quality of Life, Recreation, Volunteers, WK-Communities

Come learn about the volunteer opportunities available with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County at an upcoming Volunteer Orientation. Volunteers are needed in the…

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Good Natured: Is It a Bobcat, Or Bob The Cat?

Good Natured: Is It a Bobcat, Or Bob The Cat?

February 28, 2020
Education, Environment, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, WK-Communities

This good-natured column is written by Pam Erickson Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at 630-513-4346 or…

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