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Always respect and protect wildlife in local parks and beyond
Above / Nesting time for geese and ducks is happening here and most everywhere. Naperville Park District reminds park visitors to respect and protect...
Note 2024 Presidents Day with some local facts and trivia
Above / The street named for President George Washington runs north to south in Naperville. Here Washington Street crosses Jefferson Avenue in the heart...
Fog and flood warning yet to be lifted along Naperville Riverwalk
At 3PM Fri., Jan. 26, 2024, The Weather Channel forecast read, "Showers tapering off early with foggy conditions overnight. Areas of patchy fog. Low...
Spring reminder to respect and protect wildlife and waterfowl in all parks
Above / Naperville Park District reminds park visitors to give wildlife space and refrain from feeding them. Let geese be wild and free. Allow...
Sunshine, 48 degrees and six kayakers on the DuPage River
Looking north along the DuPage River, the view from the Jefferson Avenue Bridge included six kayakers in the morning sunshine on Sunday, Feb. 12,...
Mix and match what’s happening throughout Naperville
Above / Wolf's Crossing Community Park, complete with splash pad, is now open for fun, sun and play. Explore all the amenities at the...
Look toward more mixing and mingling in the merry month of May
Above / Families of geese and ducks are growing along the Riverwalk and throughout local parks. Just don't get too close to geese. They...
Follow street signs on Presidents Day, discover local lore and more
Above / In Naperville, Illinois, the street named for President George Washington runs north to south. The city's most important thoroughfare crosses under the...
Outdoor events planned in Naperville parks and along the Riverwalk
Above / Going through photo files, we find that many of our most memorable photos were taken along the Naperville Riverwalk. And visitors never...
Outdoor events are planned in Naperville parks and along the Riverwalk
Above / Going through old photo files, we find that many of our most memorable photos were taken along the Naperville Riverwalk. Thanks to...
Runs, Walks, Bike Rides and a Duck Race
Above / Ready. Set. (Hang on to your entry.) Go! The 4th Annual Pumpkin Race, hosted by Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, welcomes all ages...
How many little plastic ducks will navigate the DuPage River in the Riverwalk Duck Race?
Above / Up to 2,000 little plastic numbered ducks will be released into the DuPage River at 10AM Wed., Aug. 14. Right now, a...
Decorating jumbo ‘Riverwalk’ ducks attracts wise-quacks
Above / Local businesses fit the bill in support of the Naperville Riverwalk Foundation inaugural "Creative Costume Contest," a competition to decorate jumbo rubber...
2018 Earth Day Fair and Earth Week events and volunteer projects enhance community-wide celebration
Above / During Tuesday's City Council meeting, Councilman Kevin Coyne read a Mayor's Proclamation, recognizing a number of events planned for Earth Week 2018.
The City...
Landmarks along Naperville Riverwalk showcase city’s community spirit
Above / The red Landforms sculpture was a gift from the Naperville Art League in 1984. Look through it to see the Alfred Rubin...
Enjoy watching ducks feed naturally
Special to PN
By John Nepywoda
"Everyone does it."
"I have been doing it for years and it hasn't hurt them."
"I will continue to do it...
Geese give goslings guidance to feed naturally
Updated Post / June 8, 2014:
"Water is the driving force of all nature." —Leonardo da Vinci
Folks who visit May Watts Park this spring...
Rent paddle boats and kayaks at Jaycees Marina in Riverwalk Quarry
Clear blue skies certainly create an attractive venue for paddleboats in the Riverwalk Quarry. The historic quarry features the Jaycees Marina, Gregory Gazebo and...
Be thankful for May Theilgaard Watts
As Illinois days grow shorter and cooler, when we step onto the trail at May Watts Park, we’re mindful that the colorful landscape surrounding...
After Groundhog Day, find ways to avoid cabin fever in February
Since 1887, Punxsutawney Phil has served as the furry critter responsible on February 2 for the 6-week forecast, a time when the groundhog gives...
