Residents Make Changes to Keep Annual Ghoulish Home Tours Alive Halloween isn’t a singular day for Joe and Susanna Vitale of St. Charles. During the entire month of October the couple turns their big blue house on a corner into a haunting display as they compete to out scare spectators in the park district’s annual […]
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While it’s the recreation that often gets the spotlight the St. Charles Park District recently earned accolades for its conservation and care for open lands. The St. Charles Park District was awarded the Best Green Practices Award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts. The award recognizes the park district’s efforts to maintain 11 natural […]
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Do you dream of playing golf at St. Andrews in Scotland? Or maybe in Pebble Beach? Make that dream a reality. Virtually reality, that is. Through the newly-installed Foresight GC Quad Launch golf simulator at the Pottawatomie Golf Course Pro Shop, you can choose from 20 prestigious golf courses across the globe. Play nine holes, […]
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Naturalist Pam Otto launches ‘Good Natured Hour’ variety show Pam Otto believes every organism has a story to tell. And for the past 12+ years, the St. Charles Park District’s outreach ambassador and naturalist has been telling those stories to residents: from seniors to preschoolers; to members of civic and social organizations; and to readers […]
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Pumpkins, hayrides and spooky events are the hallmarks of the autumn season, and the St. Charles Park District has seasonal favorites and more for all ages to enjoy. While health concerns with COVID-19 have required the cancellation of larger seasonal events and activities, park district staff has found creative ways to provide seasonal fun with […]
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Collecting eggs from the chickens and putting out hay for the horses offers a taste of farm life with six different Animal Adventures at Primrose Farm, a facility of the St. Charles Park District. This fall the working farm is inviting guests to help feed, groom and care for its animals. Alison Jones, Manager of […]
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Turn the screens off and get into nature. That is the message behind the nationally recognized week-long celebration, Take A Child Outside, from Sept. 24-30. Families are encouraged to explore the many natural amenities of the St. Charles Park District, and with more than 415 acres of natural area diverse with prairies, woodlands, savannahs and […]
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Venture out to the Hickory Knolls Natural Area this fall to experience the trails like never before. St. Charles Park District staff recently installed an original walk-and-read children’s story to educate readers about the history of the land and the many different animals that live in and around the scenic open space. Consisting of 13 […]
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Burn Season Depends on Various Conditions The fall season is also prescription burn season in the St. Charles Park District’s natural areas, but that doesn’t mean burning will actually take place as planned. Conducting a controlled burn in any of the park district’s 415-plus acres of natural areas is a complex process and dependent on […]
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Need a night out? How about an afternoon out? Whether you have one hour or six, make time for yourself and take advantage of the many special events, fitness programs and sports for adults-only offered through the St. Charles Park District this fall. “In these unprecedented times, it’s so important for adults to carve out […]
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