Also known as ‘river bugs’, caddisflies periodically emerge en masse from the Fox River and its tributaries. Their larvae live underwater for up to a year, and frequently are used as indicators of aquatic ecosystem health. River bugs are back June 2, 2017 Lots of people soon will flock to St. Charles’ annual extravaganza, Festival
Bugs, Insects, River Bugs
Last week the mystery and allure of the Geneva Snake grew too strong to resist; I had to go check things out for myself. And while the snake itself proved elusive, I did see lots of other cool things: Argiope (a.k.a. “garden” or “banana”) spiders’ intricate work—delicate webs complete with a trademark “zipper” in the
Beetles, Bugs, Insects, Water Scavenger Beetles
October 31, 2014 Multicolored Asian Lady Beetles The multicolored Asian lady beetle is distinguished from native species by its great numbers, its highly variable coloration, and a convenient marking—a dark “M on the light-colored pronotum, or shield, that covers the insect’s head. Just in case you hadn’t noticed… The bugs are back in town. Make
Bugs, Insect, Ladybugs
Pam’s Perspective From the… Pam Otto is the Manager of Natural Programs and Interpretive Services for the St. Charles Park District August 16, 2013 The heady aroma of fine cigars. The rise and fall of male voices, punctuated with deep, booming laughter. It didn’t take a girl popping out of a cake to tell us,
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Pam’s Perspective From the… C:\Users\selm\Desktop\P1030492.JPG Pam Otto is the Manager of Natural Programs and Interpretive Services for the St. Charles Park District July 19, 2012 The heady aroma of fine cigars. The rise and fall of male voices, punctuated with deep, booming laughter. It didn’t take a girl popping out of a cake to tell
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Pam’s Perspective From the… Pam Otto is the Manager of Natural Programs and Interpretive Services for the St. Charles Park District May 31, 2013 To paraphrase Abe Lincoln, you can’t fool all the people all the time, but if you want to gross ’em out, every time, you only have to mention one word. Ticks.
Bugs, Insects, Ticks
Pam’s Perspective From the… Pam Otto is the Manager of Natural Programs and Interpretive Services for the St. Charles Park District October 19, 2012 I think it’s safe to say, we are well acquainted with the practice of hosting visitors, and try to give each and every one the experience they desire. But lately, some
Bat, Bugs, Frog, Insect, Visitors