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Good Natured: Is The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Extinct?

Good Natured: Is The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Extinct?

January 20, 2022
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: 'Birdy, Birdy, Birdy! What Cheer!' It's a Cardinal Sin To Forget Our State Bird

Good Natured: ‘Birdy, Birdy, Birdy! What Cheer!’ It’s a Cardinal Sin To Forget Our State Bird

January 13, 2022
Animal Care and Control, Communities, Consumers, Education, Government, Health, Homeowners, 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: 'You Might Be a Naturalist If …' (The Holiday Version)

Good Natured: ‘You Might Be a Naturalist If …’ (The Holiday Version)

December 23, 2021
Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, Recycling, 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: Sandhill Cranes! And Whoopers! In St. Charles!

Good Natured: Sandhill Cranes! And Whoopers! In St. Charles!

December 9, 2021
Breaking News, Communities, Consumers, Education, Environment, 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: Do NOT Deck The Halls With 'A Reckless Beast That Can Strangle Every Tree in Your Yard'

Good Natured: Do NOT Deck The Halls With ‘A Reckless Beast That Can Strangle Every Tree in Your Yard’

November 25, 2021
Agriculture, Breaking News, Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Holidays, Homeowners, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Popular Culture, Public Safety, Public Service, Quality of Life, 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: Shrimp of The Woods! You Can Barbecue It, Boil It, Broil It, Bake It ...

Good Natured: Shrimp of The Woods! You Can Barbecue It, Boil It, Broil It, Bake It …

November 18, 2021
Arts & Entertainment, Communities, Consumers, Education, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, 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: Blue Jays 'Going Bonkers' -- And Giving Kane County Squirrels a Run For Their Money

Good Natured: Blue Jays ‘Going Bonkers’ — And Giving Kane County Squirrels a Run For Their Money

October 21, 2021
Animal Care and Control, Communities, Education, Events, Government, Homeowners, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, Recreation, State of Illinois, 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: Kane County's 'Do Bees', 'Don't Bees' And 'Wanna-Bees'

Good Natured: Kane County’s ‘Do Bees’, ‘Don’t Bees’ And ‘Wanna-Bees’

September 30, 2021
Communities, Consumers, Education, Government, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, 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: My Milksnake Brings All The Boys to The Yard

Good Natured: My Milksnake Brings All The Boys to The Yard

September 23, 2021
Animal Care and Control, Communities, Education, Government, Homeowners, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, 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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Good Natured: Meat-Eating Chipmunks in Kane County? You Saw It Here First

Good Natured: Meat-Eating Chipmunks in Kane County? You Saw It Here First

September 16, 2021
Animal Care and Control, Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, 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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