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Popular Pumpkin Weekends Return to Blackberry Farm in October

Popular Pumpkin Weekends Return to Blackberry Farm in October

September 23, 2019
Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, Weekend

Blackberry Farm will celebrate the fall season throughout October with the return of its popular Pumpkin Weekends, beginning Saturday, Oct. 5. Each weekend in October,…

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Good Natured: That Pam Is a Bad Moth-er (Shut Your Mouth! But I'm Talkin' 'Bout Pam!)

Good Natured: That Pam Is a Bad Moth-er (Shut Your Mouth! But I’m Talkin’ ‘Bout Pam!)

September 20, 2019
Communities, Consumers, Education, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Recreation, WK-Communities

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

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Meet Pam Otto And The Tyler Creek Watershed Coalition Sept. 18 at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center

Meet Pam Otto And The Tyler Creek Watershed Coalition Sept. 18 at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center

September 17, 2019
Clubs and Organizations, Communities, Education, Environment, Events, Government, Nature, Nonprofits, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life

Get a chance to learn about water quality sampling and meet Pam Otto, St. Charles Park District naturalist author of the popular Good Natured column…

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Good Natured: Wildlife Is All Around Us — Even Downtown

Good Natured: Wildlife Is All Around Us — Even Downtown

September 13, 2019
Communities, Education, Environment, 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, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at 630-513-4346 or potto@stcparks.org….

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Good Natured: So, What Happened To All The Acorns This Year?

Good Natured: So, What Happened To All The Acorns This Year?

September 6, 2019
Education, Environment, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life

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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Elgin Man Sent to Prison For Indecent Exposure to Children at Public Pool

Elgin Man Sent to Prison For Indecent Exposure to Children at Public Pool

September 4, 2019
16th Judicial Circuit Court, Crime and Safety, Education, Government, Kane County State's Attorney's Office, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety

An Elgin man has been sent to prison for engaging in sexual offenses and sexual behavior with children at an Elgin public swimming pool last…

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Good Natured: Cool! (Gross!) See Wasp Larvae Eat a Caterpillar From Inside Out

Good Natured: Cool! (Gross!) See Wasp Larvae Eat a Caterpillar From Inside Out

August 30, 2019
Consumers, Education, Environment, Government, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Photo Gallery

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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Experience 'Flying Squirrels' And Nature at Night at Kane Forest Preserves

Experience ‘Flying Squirrels’ And Nature at Night at Kane Forest Preserves

August 29, 2019
Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, Recreation, WK-Communities

If you wonder what the nocturnal world of our forest preserves looks like, come explore it with naturalists during the Forest Preserve District of Kane…

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Fox Fitness Gets Makeover at Eola Community Center — Free Stuff At Sept. 3 Grand Reopening

Fox Fitness Gets Makeover at Eola Community Center — Free Stuff At Sept. 3 Grand Reopening

August 28, 2019
Business, Communities, Consumers, Development, Education, Events, Government, Health, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, Quality of Life

The Fox Valley Park District is inviting residents to the unveiling of the renovated Fox Fitness experience at Eola Community Center. The grand reopening will…

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Illinois' Largest Folk Music Fest Set For Sept. 1-2 at Island Park in Geneva

Illinois’ Largest Folk Music Fest Set For Sept. 1-2 at Island Park in Geneva

August 27, 2019
Arts & Entertainment, Communities, Consumers, Education, Entertainment, Events, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Weekend, WK-Communities

The largest folk music festival in the state of Illinois returns on Labor Day weekend 2019 at Island Park in Geneva. The 43rd Annual Fox…

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