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ParkTalk Podcast S18 Episode 02: Yackley Farm

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Norma Yackley Yeates shares her experiences growing up on a farm in Naperville from the 1930s to early 1950s and Ginny Wolf Chivas adds her perspective as a lifelong friend of Norma's and member of a farm family with a 170-year history in Naperville.

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ParkTalk Podcast S18 Episode 01 - Wagner Farms

Thursday, June 11, 2020

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ParkTalk Podcast S17 Episode 03-Water Quality in our Streams-A County Perspective

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Mary Beth Falsey, water quality supervisor at DuPage County Stormwater Management, discusses county-wide programs and projects to improve water quality in our rivers and streams.

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ParkTalk Podcast S17 Episode 02: What Makes a River Healthy?

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Jennifer Hammer, director of watershed programs and ecological restoration for The Conservation Foundation, explains regional efforts to improve water quality and habitat in the DuPage River, mentioning both success stories and challenges.

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ParkTalk Podcast S17 Episode 01: Healthy Shoreline, Healthy River

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Project Manager Peggy Motta explains how native plants along the river shoreline prevent erosion and protect water quality, provide habitat for pollinators, discourage Canada geese from nesting along the shoreline, and provide a beautiful place to enjoy. This episode is part of Series 17: Protecting Our River

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ParkTalk Podcast S16 Play with a Purpose - Episode 02: Stories from the Classroom

Monday, April 6, 2020

Preschool teachers and program managers explain the basic units of the new preschool curriculum and share success stories from the classroom. This episode is part of Series 16: Play with a Purpose.

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ParkTalk Podcast S16 Episode 01: The “Why” Behind our New Preschool Curriculum

Monday, March 23, 2020

Preschool teachers and program managers share their excitement about a new curriculum that helps kids learn and thrive.This episode is part of Series 16: Play with a Purpose.

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ParkTalk Podcast S15 The 2020 State of the Naperville Park District Address

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

This 6-episode series features interviews with Park District leaders and elected officials who share insights into current and future Park District projects and plans. This is the third year that we have offered the State of the Naperville Park District as a podcast series hosted by Sameera Luthman, Director of Marketing and Communications.

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