Finding Harmony with the Fox River
by Gary Swick McHenry County Green Drinks recently invited Friends of the Fox River to talk about paddling the Fox... Read More
Creating a Watershed of Caretakers
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Cleanup and Advocacy
Protect
The Fox River can’t defend itself. When its health is threatened, Friends of the Fox River speaks on the river’s behalf. The river can’t clean itself either. Participate in shoreline and on-the-water rescue cleanups from April to October.
Recreation and Education
Enjoy
Take a simple rejuvenating walk along the river. Paddle it, bike it, fish it—all with a watchful eye for trees, plants and wildlife. Join a canoe trip to make a physical connection to the river to better appreciate its beauty, habitat, and challenges.
Give Your Resources
Support
Become a member, a volunteer “Watershed Watchdog.” Join the rescue cleanup crew. Monitor water quality—we’ll show you how. Provide a service, learn from an expert—teach, learn, plant, water, or weed at the Schweitzer Environmental Center.
Give a Hoot!
Momma Owl says: “Be our friend, help protect the river that me and my owlet depend on. Join Friends of the Fox River.”
Local protection of natural resources has
never been more important!
Help us keep on fixin’ The Fox.
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Meet Your Neighbors: Spring Cuties
By Jack MacRae Ephemeral Flora Spring beauties (claytonia) are true cuties. They’re wee little flowers found in our mature oak... Read More
Love Our River Days
by Gary Mechanic, Executive Director The Fox River has come a long way from the days when it was the... Read More
The Who’s Who of Fox River Protectors
By Gary Swick Because our watershed is biologically significant, it’s experiencing continual growth, and it’s home to a lot of... Read More
2018 Annual Photography Contest
Our Annual Photography Contest has become a big hit, so we are excited to step it up this year! Our... Read More
Meet Your Neighbors: Crust Fungus Among Us
by Crusty Jack MacRae There are not too many forms of fungus you can spot from 60 yards away. But the... Read More