Friends of the Fox River invites you to a special workshop on Saturday, Sept. 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, St. Charles.
Learn about the Fox River Watershed’s fascinating mussels at this fun, hands-on family workshop. Naturalist Jessi DeMartini will begin the workshop with a short talk about the natural and cultural history of mussels, and then lead workshop participants in a mussel survey in Ferson Creek. Meet at the northern most shelter at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve. Dress for the weather and wading in the creek. This workshop is designed for adults and families with children 6 years and older. For more information and to register, please call Jessi at 630-871-7548 and leave a message with your name, phone number, and number of adults/children attending workshop. Workshop sponsored by Friends of the Fox River. This workshop is open to the public; free for Friends of the Fox River members, donation encouraged (at workshop) by non-members.
Friends of the Fox River’s mission is to preserve, restore and protect the Fox River Watershed's resources by connecting people with nature through education, research, restoration and advocacy.
