In this episode we look at how the Park District continues to put a lot of emphasis behind its recruiting and retention efforts to ensure its continued excellence in operations.

Guests: Katie Sepe, Director of Human Resources and Lisette Zuniga, HR Administrator

In this episode we highlight key environmental initiatives at the District and key recognitions received.

Guests: Tim Quigley, Director of Parks and Sue Omanson, Community Development Manager

In this episode we gain insights regarding the successes and continuing challenges of operating in a state of flux due to the pandemic.

Guests: Brad Wilson, Executive Director; Andrea Coates, Superintendent of Recreation, Kevin Carlson, Director of Golf and Sue Stanish, Director of Finance

Park District staff looks back at 2021 accomplishments and previews key 2022 initiatives.

Guests: Brad Wilson, Executive Director; Eric Shutes, Director of Planning

In this episode we introduce two of the four new commissioners elected in April 2021 and learn more about them.

Guests: Commissioners Leslie Ruffing and Rhonda Ansier

In this episode we introduce two of the four new commissioners elected in April 2021 and learn more about them.

Guests: Mary Gibson, Park Board Vice President and Alison Thompson, Park Board Commissioner

In this episode, we kick off the podcast’s theme of “Rebuilding and Renewing” in addition to providing a high-level overview of the aspects to be covered in the various 2022 State of the Naperville Park District episodes.

Guests: Marie Todd, Park Board President and Mary Gibson, Park Board Vice President

Volunteer and retired teacher David Cleveland shares stories from decades of environmental projects with children and adults and his nature experiences while running locally and internationally.

Nature Center Manager Angelique Harshman gives insight into the needs and habits of common animals and birds that overwinter in northern Illinois, where to see them, bird feeding tips, and how to look for animal tracks in the snow.

Dr. Doug Taron, biologist and Chief Curator of the Chicago Academy of Sciences at the Peggy Notebaert Museum, discusses the unique characteristics of fireflies and how to appreciate and protect them.