Outdoor exhibit celebrates new and returning artists This summer explore the outdoor art gallery that is Mt. St. Mary Park. Take a stroll along the winding path to witness the artistic diversity of the latest installment of sculptures in the annual Sculptures in the Park exhibit in St. Charles. In its 14th year, Sculptures in […]
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There’s no better way to swing into spring or get a (Lindy) hop on summer than with the annual Barn Dance held at Primrose Farm on May 18. With music provided by Chicagoland’s own 10-piece swing band, Shout Section, and dance lessons courtesy of Geneva’s own Vargo’s Dance, this evening under the stars at the […]
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Many residents may equate spring sports with baseball, soccer and tennis, but for a growing population, springtime is the dawn of another disc golf season. Fortunately for local players, James O. Breen Community Park is home to a 9-hole disc golf course, tucked into 6.4 acres of wooded landscape and naturally rolling terrain on the […]
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All ages invited to discover great outdoors through seasonal activities Adventures await at Hickory Knolls and Primrose Farm this spring and summer with nature events and camps for all ages. Kick off the spring season by attending the Butterfly Ball from 6-7:30pm on Friday, May 3 at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. Families will enjoy a […]
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The St. Charles Park District received a $10,000 donation from the Kiwanis Club of St. Charles to help bring accessible playground equipment to the community. The check was presented April 23 during the Board of Commissioners meeting. The donation, part of the Kiwanis Signature Project, will provide a wheelchair-accessible swing for the therapeutic, special needs […]
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“Let’s go fly a kite Up to the highest height! Let’s go fly a kite, and send it soaring Up through the atmosphere Up where the air is clear Oh, let’s go fly a kite!” It will be hard to refrain from singing, humming or whistling that popular tune from the 1964 “Mary Poppins” movie […]
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Residents Encouraged to Plant Natives to Reap Long-Term Benefits While the St. Charles Park District does their part in restoring the native habitats across 415 plus acres of natural areas, residents also can play a role in helping native species thrive in their own backyard. To aid in this effort, the Park District is holding […]
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Adult Activity Center programs provide opportunities to explore, learn and socialize If you’re at least 50 years old and seeking new experiences in and outside of your community, look no further than the St. Charles Park District Adult Activity Center. From nature programs to day trips, there is something for everyone this Spring. If you’re […]
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Before the earliest settlers stepped foot on the land that would eventually become St. Charles, oak woodlands occupied much of the landscape. And some of these oak trees, noted in the federal land survey of the 1800s, still exist today. In plain view, passersby may not understand the significance of four specific oak trees in […]
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Nestled between Route 31 and the Fox River on the northern side of St. Charles is Ferson Creek Fen — about 50 acres of nature preserve supporting an uncommon yet vital ecosystem in the St. Charles community. While many residents may have visited Ferson Creek Fen, they may not understand the importance of preserving and […]
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