Meet Your Neighbors: “Squirrels, Chucks and Chips”
Squirrels, Chucks and Chips by Jack MacRae Squirrels are the Fox Valley’s original “preppers.” Every autumn, both tree and ground squirrels spend... Read More
Meet Your Neighbors: “The Lives of Grass”
“The Lives of Grass” by Jack MacRae There are many grasses in the Fox River Valley; tall types, short types, native and... Read More
Doug Williamson – a Great Friend to the Fox
By Gary Swick Doug Williamson grew up in Indiana, and finished his high school career in Chicago. From there he headed to... Read More
Meet Your Neighbors: Rainbow Pride
Rainbow Pride By Jack MacRae In the early 1840s the Fox River was the site of an important icthyological discovery of which... Read More
Why Do I Think You Owe Me A Beer?
by Gary Swick, FOFR President For a non-profit organization, finding financial support for their important work is always a challenge. Friends of... Read More
Fly Fishing the Fox
By Pat Okonek, Board Member, FOFR One of my favorite hobbies is fishing, especially fly-fishing. I took it up as a youngster and... Read More
Meet Your Neighbors: Don’t Poke This Weed!
by Jack MacRae During the summer of 1969, a blues musician from the swamps of Louisiana named Tony Joe White had monster... Read More
Life Lessons from the River
by Gary Swick, FOFR President Life is a process of transformations. All organisms go through stages that are ultimately driven by sex... Read More
Taking the Pulse of Friends of the Fox River
by Gary Swick As President, I annually attend River Network’s national River Rally. It is an opportunity to network, learn about advancements,... Read More
Meet Your Neighbors! “Fox Snakes”
Fox Snakes in the Fox Valley by Jack MacRae Fox snakes hatch hungry. During the summer, baby mini-constrictors use their egg tooth... Read More