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Introduction to Fly Casting
Introduction to Fly Casting
Friends of the Fox River welcomes L. L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School leader, Bev DeJovine to their Schweitzer Environmental Center on Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. for an introduction to fly casting. Friends of the Fox River board member Pat Okonek, an avid Fox River fly fisherman himself, will lead the ... Read more
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Find the Fox Canoe Trip #3
Find the Fox Canoe Trip #3
Canoe Trip #3 Carpentersville Dam to Voyageur’s Landing, Elgin – 3.85 miles This trip begins just downstream of the Carpentersville Dam. We’ll paddle through the pleasant urban corridor of Carpentersville and East and West Dundee. For the last mile or so of the trip the river broadens out as it begins to pool above the ... Read more
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Schweitzer Committee Meeting
Schweitzer Committee Meeting
Friends of the Fox River Committee meets to discuss upcoming events and building work. The public is invited. Join our committee to be part of this meeting. Contact below.
Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting
Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting
Board members convene to discuss upcoming events and current campaigns, our strategic plan, educational programs, etc. The public is welcome.
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FOFR Communication Committee Meeting
FOFR Communication Committee Meeting
Purpose: Communications Committee is a vehicle and resource for other committees and board members to utilize. Our goal is to communicate their messages whether it is (but not limited to) the newsletter, a blog, event or news release, on or off line, to the public. Join our committee to be part of this meeting. Contact ... Read more
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FREP’s 22nd Annual Summer Social
FREP’s 22nd Annual Summer Social
Join FREP for a cookout celebration, some summer socializing and toss in a little tour of a watershed restoration project at the Shelter east of Route 25. AND it’s Nancy Williamson’s retirement from the IDNR Celebration! Bring an appetizer, salad, side dish or dessert to share. We'll provide the grilled meat & beverages, and papergoods/utensils. ... Read more
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FOFR Education Committee Meeting
FOFR Education Committee Meeting
Educate citizens about environmental conditions, threats and opportunities in the Fox River Watershed. Manage the Fox River Watershed Monitoring Network operations. This includes staff, equipment, communications, scheduling, financing, data management and field procedures. Manage educational displays, activities, scheduling and presentations at events. Develop/improve formal Outreach Education programs/curricula as needed. Develop and implement informal education programs ... Read more
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Find the Fox Canoe Trip #4
Find the Fox Canoe Trip #4
Canoe Trip #4 Carpentersville Dam to Voyageur’s Landing, Elgin – 3.85 miles This trip begins just downstream of the Carpentersville Dam. We’ll paddle through the pleasant urban corridor of Carpentersville and East and West Dundee. For the last mile or so of the trip the river broadens out as it begins to pool above the ... Read more
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FOFR Executive Committee Meeting
FOFR Executive Committee Meeting
Provide general oversight and direction for the organization and board. Supervise staff. Guide board recruiting and development. Review organization By-Laws and recommend updates as needed. Perform other functions as described in Article IX, Section 2 of the By-Laws. Develop the monthly board meeting agenda Join our committee to be part of this meeting. Contact below.
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Join the Watershed Watchdog Team
Join the Watershed Watchdog Team
Learn how to monitor the health of our streams 2 Convenient Local Sessions There are opportunities for stream site stewardship as data collectors, and as educators through an established formal education program that brings students to their local streams throughout the watershed. Interested individuals should have a background in, or at a mimimum, an ... Read more
Join the Watershed Watchdog Team
Join the Watershed Watchdog Team
Learn how to monitor the health of our streams 2 Convenient Local Sessions 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. There are opportunities for stream site stewardship as data collectors, and as educators through an established formal education program that brings students to their local streams throughout the watershed. Interested individuals should have a background in, ... Read more
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Green Drinks McHenry County
Green Drinks McHenry County
"Stump The Recycler" Special guests: Kristy Hecke, Solid Waste Manager for McHenry County Kim Hankins, Director of Sustainability, McHenry County College and representatives from waste haul & recycling companies. On the first Wednesday of each month, environmentally-minded people gather to network and talk about sustainable programs and “greening” the future. Everyone is welcome to attend
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