If you’re searching for the first signs of spring, look for ephemerals. These small, colorful flowers are generally the first blossoms to emerge from the soil in the spring. And this year, the St. Charles Park District is encouraging all residents to help identify spring ephemerals from March 1-April 30. No experience is necessary; only […]
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St. Charles resident Mary Tebeau loves the outdoors, but she has to admit there’s still plenty to learn about the nature. Stuck at home during the pandemic last year she discovered The Good Nature Hour, a weekly Zoom featuring Pam Otto, the park district’s outreach ambassador. Of course she had been reading Otto’s weekly columns […]
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Whether you want your children to burn some energy, play a pick-up game with friends or make up your own activity, St. Charles Park District has the perfect space for you. With turf fields available at Sportsplex and gym space at Haines Gymnasium and Pottawatomie Community Center, it’s easy to get out from the cold […]
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Pickleball isn’t just for adults. Afterall, why should they have all the fun? Encouraging the younger generation to learn the game, the St. Charles Park District is now offering two different sessions for Youth Pickleball this winter: from 3-4 p.m. Feb. 23-March 23 and 3-4 p.m. Feb. 25-March 25. All sessions take place at Haines […]
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As people find themselves more frequently at home, physical activity is more important than ever for maintaining physical and mental health. Norris Recreation Center, a facility of the St. Charles Park District, will join the American Heart Association in getting Healthy for GoodTM beginning in February with an initiative to MOVE MORE in 2021. This […]
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Kathy and Bill Swedberg have lived in St. Charles for more than 45 years, but until a few months ago, they had never realized how many parks were located within the city. The St. Charles Park District owns and manages 1,450 acres of open space within the community, and the Swedbergs are out to visit […]
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Opportunities abound for nature exploration Give your kids a timeout. Time outside, that is. Away from their screens and into the fresh winter air. With a line-up of winter activities at Hickory Knolls, it’ll be easy to emerge from your indoor routine and into nature to discover animals, constellations, snow, trails and more. All Ages […]
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In less than an hour children are learning how to make a robot talk or creating photography animation and coding for Minecraft ™ thanks to an incredible partnership between Microsoft and the St. Charles Park District. St. Charles Park District’s Youth Program Supervisor Alex Weidner said she has enjoyed watching children as young as six, […]
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Through interactive games, activities and even slime, Lisa Lombardi teaches children how to advocate for themselves, boost their self-esteem and to be leaders. The Geneva-based certified life coach will lead three different Kids Life Coaching workshops this winter: Self-Esteem & Leadership from 6-7 p.m. Jan. 20; and Slimeology Lab Experience from 6-7 p.m. Feb. 5. […]
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Skate, sled, hike and explore the great outdoors Lace up your skates. Dust off your sleds. Strap on your skis. No matter what your desire for winter fun, the St. Charles Park District encourages families to get outside and explore winter activities throughout your community. And with two sledding hills, four ice rinks, 1,450 acres […]
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