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Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting
Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting
Friends of the Fox River meet monthly to hear board, staff, and committee reports, review upcoming events and their strategic plan. The public is invited.
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Crystal Lake Green Drinks
Crystal Lake Green Drinks
Guest speaker: SCOTT KUYKENDALL McHenry County Water Resource Specialist, McHenry County Department of Planning & Development Water is necessary for all life, health and economic well-being. Thanks to our unique geologic history, residents of McHenry County are able to enjoy access to safe, clean and affordable water resources. However, this is only true if we continue ... Read more
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Schweitzer Restoration Workday
Schweitzer Restoration Workday
Join us and Township Open Space volunteers; we'll be removing and burning invasive plants. Dress for the weather. Turn into the Forest Preserve gate on the west side of Sleepy Hollow Road and follow road to the big brick house. Walk to the woods west of the house ( and down the grass hill) to ... Read more
Schweitzer Second Sunday: Conserve Water – Plant a Native Garden
Schweitzer Second Sunday: Conserve Water – Plant a Native Garden
Want to save on your water bill, see more birds and butterflies? Seasoned gardeners/naturalists share tips on starting and maintaining a native garden. The panel will recommend species to plant and how they're different from non-natives. You'll be able to ask questions and get specific advice on your own garden concerns.
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FREP Noon Network
FREP Noon Network
Urban Coyotes in the Chicago Region Stanley D. Gehrt, Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Extension Wildlife Specialist, School of Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University Dr. Stanley D. Gehrt is the Principal Investigator of the Cook County Coyote Project, having initiated the study in 2000. As Chair of the Center for Wildlife Research at the ... Read more
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City of Elgin Earth Day Celebration
City of Elgin Earth Day Celebration
The City of Elgin will host its 5th annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 21, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, located at 28 Brookside Drive in Elgin. People of all ages are invited to attend this free, family-friendly event and learn about ways to protect the planet. Local organizations will be ... Read more
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8th Annual 5K for Water
8th Annual 5K for Water
Dundee Friend of the Fox River promotes clean water during Earth Week culminating in their annual 5K
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REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL IN ROCKFORD
REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL IN ROCKFORD
Since 2006, the Reel Paddling Film Festival has been showcasing the very best paddling films. The World Tour screens in more than 120 cities around the world. You’ll be inspired to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push extremes, embrace an active outdoor lifestyle and appreciate the wild places. All while enjoying a craft brew, great ... Read more
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Greening our Community – Earth Day at FERMILAB
Greening our Community – Earth Day at FERMILAB
Friends of the Fox River will be participating in the event to celebrate Earth Day so FERMILAB employees will have a better understanding of how they can be more involved in local green initiatives.
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Green Drinks McHenry County – Container Veggies
Green Drinks McHenry County – Container Veggies
RICH TOBIASZ, McHenry County Master Gardener talks about Container Veggies. Do you live in a condo or apartment with perhaps only a balcony or patio? Would you like something besides flowers on your deck? Or maybe you’d just like to experiment with something different. Join Rich as he looks at growing veggies in containers. From container ... Read more
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Schweitzer Restoration Workday
Schweitzer Restoration Workday
Meet at the center. Dress for the weather, wear long sleeves, long pants, a hat, sunscreen, closed-toe waterproof shoes. Invasive plants will be cut and burned. You'll assist by dragging brush to the fire. Bring loppers to cut smaller branches.
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Plant Sale – Plant a Native Garden – Save Water
Plant Sale – Plant a Native Garden – Save Water
Northern Kane County Wild Ones will help you! 113 species of native plants for sun, shade, rain, pollinators will be featured for sale. Affordable prices - pints are $5 each, plugs are $3 apiece. Master gardeners and naturalists will be on hand to advise you with your choices. Local native landscape designer and author Patricia ... Read more
Schweitzer Restoration Workday
Schweitzer Restoration Workday
Meet at the center. Dress for the weather, wear long sleeves, long pants, a hat, sunscreen, closed-toe waterproof shoes. Invasive plants will be cut and burned. You'll assist by dragging brush to the fire. Bring loppers to cut smaller branches.
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