Hosted by the Natural Resources Committee, this annual cleanup involves both the shoreline and on the river efforts. Friends of the Fox River encourages you to participate in this event.
Caroline Vuyadinov, Executive Director of the Midwest Green Burial Society and writer of the weekly blog, Beyond the Pall. Caroline worked in both the conventional and alternative death care industry for the last seven years. She has appeared on WGN TV and The Survivalist Podcast speaking on the importance of ecological and self-empowered burial choices. Recently ... Read more
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
CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER PREDICTION This will be a caravan with hosts Dave Guritz and Dan Lobbes. This acquisition was made possible by a partnership between The Conservation Foundation and the Kendall County Forest Preserve District, with funding from several sources. The Little Rock Creek acquisition is located near the Little Rock Creek confluence ... Read more
Meet at Gail Borden Library - north end of parking lot. Look for the Friends of the Fox River banner. Dress for the weather. We'll have gloves - bags - grabbers. REGISTER HERE
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
Find The Fox Canoe Trip #10 Hudson Crossing, Oswego to Saw Wee Kee Park, Oswego – 5.8 miles This trip begins at paddle through the wooded islands downstream of the town to our final take-out at Saw Wee Kee Park. Please order tickets here: https://friendsofthefoxriver.org/find-the-fox-2018-tour-series/
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.
Join Friends of the Fox River as we learn about the latest in sustainable living, get ideas for energy saving, shop for green gifts, and take in fun, educational exhibits. Stop by our table and say hello to president Gary Swick and board members Art Malm and Cheryl Crates.