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Good Natured: 'Birds of Prey Know They're Cool'

Good Natured: ‘Birds of Prey Know They’re Cool’

December 6, 2019
Education, Environment, Government, Nature, Parks and Recreation

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: 'As I Write This, I'm Staring at a Dead Cooper's Hawk'

Good Natured: ‘As I Write This, I’m Staring at a Dead Cooper’s Hawk’

February 23, 2018
Consumers, Education, Environment, Government, Homeowners, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parks and Recreation

This “Good Natured” article is written by Pam Otto, the manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility…

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Nature Nearby: Why Kids Need Nature ... And Nature Needs Kids

Nature Nearby: Why Kids Need Nature … And Nature Needs Kids

September 1, 2017
Education, Environment, Government, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Parenting, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life, Recreation, Youth

Nature Nearby is written by Valerie Blaine, the nature programs manager for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. You may reach her at blainevalerie@kaneforest.com….

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Strap On Your Helmet! FREE 2015 Bike Planning Map Plus a List of May Bicycling Events

Strap On Your Helmet! FREE 2015 Bike Planning Map Plus a List of May Bicycling Events

May 13, 2015
Environment, Nature, Parks and Recreation, Quality of Life

Put some air in your tires and strap on your helmet because May is National Bike Month, and Kane County is promoting it with a…

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Are You Homeschooling? Popular May 8 Nature Program in Hampshire

Are You Homeschooling? Popular May 8 Nature Program in Hampshire

April 21, 2014
Education, Parks and Recreation

Homeschool families are invited to Rutland Forest Preserve in May for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s popular program series — “Homeschool Explorations.”  …

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