Volunteers are the backbone of the St. Charles Park District, and while COVID-19 has restricted many of the special events where volunteer opportunities abound, the need for residents to continue lending a hand has not gone away. To help motivate individuals to volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator Lara Piner said the park district has recently implemented an […]
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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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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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Discover what Blanding’s turtles eat for breakfast and how to prepare a meal for a bearded dragon at the St. Charles Park District’s Feed the Critters Program this winter. The program, new this year, invites visitors in small, private groups inside the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center to prepare and feed meals for the center’s animal […]
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St. Charles Park District recently accepted a resignation from Commissioner Mike Hoscheit, who had served on the board three years, resulting in a vacancy on the Park Board. Commissioners received and reviewed applications from four well-qualified candidates. Longtime St. Charles resident Steven Ward was elected to fill the vacant seat. Mr. Ward was sworn in […]
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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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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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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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