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Good Natured: The (Ordinary/Extraordinary) Juncos Are Here! Winter's Coming!

Good Natured: The (Ordinary/Extraordinary) Juncos Are Here! Winter’s Coming!

November 1, 2019
Communities, Education, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quirky and Fun, WK-Communities

Say Hello to the Junco (Intro/Trailer) from Ordinary Extraordinary Junco on Vimeo. This good-natured column is written by Pam Otto, the outreach ambassador for the…

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Good Natured: Here's Where You Can View Kane County's Incredible Chimney Swifts

Good Natured: Here’s Where You Can View Kane County’s Incredible Chimney Swifts

August 16, 2019
Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Homeowners, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, WK-Communities

This good-natured column is written by Pam Otto, manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the…

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Good Natured: Mourning Doves Have Super Powers To Beat This Heat

Good Natured: Mourning Doves Have Super Powers To Beat This Heat

July 19, 2019
Communities, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature

This good-natured column is written by Pam Otto, manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the…

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Good Natured: Why Is Robin Population Thriving in Kane County?

Good Natured: Why Is Robin Population Thriving in Kane County?

June 7, 2019
Communities, Education, Government, Homeowners, 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 Otto, manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the…

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Good Natured: Cat Bird Got Your Tongue?

Good Natured: Cat Bird Got Your Tongue?

May 31, 2019
Education, Environment, Government, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, WK-Communities

This good-natured column is written by Pam Otto, manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the…

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Good Natured: Recycling Your Fishing Lines — So Birds Don't Die

Good Natured: Recycling Your Fishing Lines — So Birds Don’t Die

May 10, 2019
Consumers, Education, Environment, Government, Kane County, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Recreation, Recycling, Sports

This good-natured column is written by Pam Otto, manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the…

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Good Natured: FEE-Be! FEE-Be! FEE-Be! The Eastern Phoebe Speaks Its Name

Good Natured: FEE-Be! FEE-Be! FEE-Be! The Eastern Phoebe Speaks Its Name

May 3, 2019
Education, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Recreation

This good-natured column is written by Pam Otto, manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the…

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IDNR: Do NOT Handle Young Wildlife During Spring Breeding Season!

IDNR: Do NOT Handle Young Wildlife During Spring Breeding Season!

March 18, 2019
Communities, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, State of Illinois

Spring is a busy breeding season for wildlife, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources reminds Illinois citizens not to bother or handle baby birds…

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Good Natured: Cave-Dwelling Troglodytes Running Loose in Kane County!

Good Natured: Cave-Dwelling Troglodytes Running Loose in Kane County!

November 21, 2018
Communities, Education, Environment, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, WK-Communities

This good-natured column is written by Pam Otto, manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the…

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Good Natured: Red Tail + Flicks + Wings + Tics = Hermit Flush

Good Natured: Red Tail + Flicks + Wings + Tics = Hermit Flush

November 9, 2018
Animal Care and Control, Education, Environment, Government, Nature, WK-Features

This good-natured column is written by Pam Otto, manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the…

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