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Good Natured: Are Terrestrial Crayfish Burrowing in Your Back Yard?

Good Natured: Are Terrestrial Crayfish Burrowing in Your Back Yard?

June 12, 2020
Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Government, Homeowners, 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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Good Natured: The Morel of The Story — 'There's Something Good in Every Day'

Good Natured: The Morel of The Story — ‘There’s Something Good in Every Day’

May 15, 2020
Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and 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: 'If You Want Some Fun ...' Try A Parade of Woodcocks

Good Natured: ‘If You Want Some Fun …’ Try A Parade of Woodcocks

May 8, 2020
Communities, Education, Environment, Government, Nature, 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: Watch Out For The CORVID! Yes, There's an 'R' in It

Good Natured: Watch Out For The CORVID! Yes, There’s an ‘R’ in It

April 26, 2020
Communities, Education, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation

EDITOR’S NOTE: Aaaaaand, we’re back! After a few weeks’ hiatus due to way too much COVID-19 content, Kane County Connects is bringing back our weekly…

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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: '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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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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Friends of The Fox River Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Friends of The Fox River Celebrates 30th Anniversary

February 28, 2020
Clubs and Organizations, Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Nature, Nonprofits, Quality of Life, Sustainability, Uncategorized, WK-Features

The Friends of the Fox River is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, acknowledging accomplishments and looking toward new horizons, particularly in the expansion of…

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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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Good Natured: Check Out the Amazing Mink Slides in Kane County, IL

Good Natured: Check Out the Amazing Mink Slides in Kane County, IL

February 21, 2020
16th Judicial Circuit Court, Communities, Environment, Government, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun

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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