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Good Natured: First Coyote of 2021 — And Mating Season Is Fast Approaching

Good Natured: First Coyote of 2021 — And Mating Season Is Fast Approaching

January 15, 2021
Animal Care and Control, Communities, Education, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, 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 630-513-4346…

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Good Natured: Snowy Owls? In Kane County? Here's What To Do If You See One

Good Natured: Snowy Owls? In Kane County? Here’s What To Do If You See One

January 8, 2021
Education, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, 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 630-513-4346…

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Good Natured: 'Tapetum Lucidum' — Why Animal Eyes Shine at Night (And Ours Don't)

Good Natured: ‘Tapetum Lucidum’ — Why Animal Eyes Shine at Night (And Ours Don’t)

December 31, 2020
Animal Care and Control, Communities, Education, Environment, Government, 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 630-513-4346…

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Good Natured: Who Or What Is Killing Trees at The Wildflower Sanctuary in Batavia? (Part 2)

Good Natured: Who Or What Is Killing Trees at The Wildflower Sanctuary in Batavia? (Part 2)

December 23, 2020
Communities, Consumers, Education, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, 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 630-513-4346…

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Good Natured: Who or What Is Killing Trees at The Wildflower Sanctuary in Batavia? (Part 1)

Good Natured: Who or What Is Killing Trees at The Wildflower Sanctuary in Batavia? (Part 1)

December 18, 2020
Communities, Education, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, 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 630-513-4346…

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Good Natured: Why, That's a Bald-Faced ... Hornet!

Good Natured: Why, That’s a Bald-Faced … Hornet!

November 20, 2020
Education, Government, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, 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: 'Hey, There's a 4-Foot Snake in My House!'

Good Natured: ‘Hey, There’s a 4-Foot Snake in My House!’

November 6, 2020
Communities, Consumers, Education, Entertainment, 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: Am I Crazy Or Are There Flying Squirrels In Kane County? (A: Yes!)

Good Natured: Am I Crazy Or Are There Flying Squirrels In Kane County? (A: Yes!)

October 23, 2020
Animal Care and Control, Communities, Education, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, 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: It's Black Walnut Season! And Squirrels Have Stains To Prove It

Good Natured: It’s Black Walnut Season! And Squirrels Have Stains To Prove It

October 16, 2020
Communities, Education, Environment, Government, Health, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, 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: 'Keee-eer!' Red-Tailed Hawk Screams Its Frustration

Good Natured: ‘Keee-eer!’ Red-Tailed Hawk Screams Its Frustration

October 2, 2020
Animal Care and Control, Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Public Service, 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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