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Every year around this time, when the white blanket gets swapped with the emerald carpet, staff at Red Oak Nature Center calls on the community to assist with a sticky situation. The evidence is pretty much the same every March, really. “The snowshoes are put away, trail use is increasing, we’ve got more animal sightings… Read More

Thursday - Saturday, March 10-12:  Winter Stage Presents: ‘Matilda’ at Prisco Community Center More than 60 cast members collaborate to tell the story of young genius Matilda Wormwood, who’s forced to put up with crude and distant parents and a strict bully of a school principal. Through the power of telekinesis, Matilda begins to fight back… Read More

FEBRUARY 28 UPDATE On Monday, February 28, Governor J.B. Pritzker lifted the statewide indoor mask requirement. The Fox Valley Park District has followed and will continue to follow guidance from the State of Illinois and local government. Face masks will no longer be required in District facilities, but are strongly encouraged. We ask that everyone be… Read More

Prop those sleds and snowboards on the porch for a bit, and warm up with some cold-weather activities indoors! As winter retains its grip this month, consider these 5 events when filling your February calendar. FREE Nutrition Seminar from AMITA Health Join us for the final installment of AMITA Health’s workshop series that guides participants… Read More

With more than 80 acres of greenspace settled along river shoreline, at least seven natural habitats within eyeshot, and a forest of treehouses occupied by millions of happy tenants, it’s fair to say “the field” portion of the Red Oak Nature Center property is abundantly covered. Now comes the lab. Officials at the Fox Valley… Read More

Around 16 months ago, Kim Groom was poking through her closet when she came across a favorite pair of her late husband’s knockaround pants – and decided to try them on. Let’s just say Joe’s 38 waists fit a bit too well. Or … “They were snug,” Kim says. “And I cried.” That was September… Read More

When it comes to sledding, skating and skiing, we’re sorta at the mercy of Mother Nature, but no matter the weather, plenty of cool programs and activities await this winter season. Get started by checking out these upcoming 10 events, or visit our calendar pages for a full lineup of winter adventures. Holiday Express With a nod… Read More

Believe. With a dash of imagination mixed with some holiday spirit, visitors to the Fox Valley Park District’s Holiday Express instantly re-experience the childhood vibes – hope, anticipation, cheer – that only the season can provide. An annual Yuletide celebration staged at historical Blackberry Farm, Holiday Express delivers Christmas spirit in the form of a… Read More

The group-text notifications ding, chime, or buzz anywhere between 4 and 5 a.m., sometimes even as late as 6, if they’re lucky. All depends on Dad’s time zone when his job takes him out of town, but the message generally remains the same: While you’re sleeping, I’m working. What time are you working out today?… Read More

Press Release – September 23, 2021 Six special activity dates headline annual fall event AURORA – Each fall, just about the time Mother Nature starts to change her outfit, historical Blackberry Farm and its natural beauty plays host to Pumpkin Weekends – a popular, monthlong event for families to celebrate the season and add memories… Read More