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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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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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FREP Downstream Noon Network – Carpentersville Field Tour
FREP Downstream Noon Network – Carpentersville Field Tour
Meet at Public Works and drive to the site. We will tour 4 sites along the shores of the Fox River in downtown Carpentersville where the Village has undertaken projects to reclaim, stabilize, and beautify the riverbank. Working with various partners including Otto Engineering as the landowner, these project provided new river access points, and ... Read more
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Dive into Reading – Night at Gail Borden Library
Dive into Reading – Night at Gail Borden Library
Join Friends of the Fox River and dozens of other local organizations as we help celebrate kids who have finished the summer reading challenge at Elgin libraries. Finishers are invited to this special after-hours celebration featuring dancing, magic, and more! Children receive their ticket, and other special prizes, when they present their completed Summer Reading ... Read more
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Dogs Rule at Schweitzer Environmental Center
Dogs Rule at Schweitzer Environmental Center
Bring your favorite canine to the Schweitzer Open House as we welcome dogs into this special home in a once a year event sponsored by the Friends of the Fox River. Our namesake, Emily Schweitzer, a distant relative of Albert Schweitzer, raised Irish Setters in the kennel behind the house. She loved her dogs dearly, ... Read more
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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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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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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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