Community Events

Sarah Wochos, Board of Directors, Illinois Solar Energy Association The Illinois Future Energy Jobs Act is a new opportunity for homeowners/businesses to put solar on their property at a much lower cost. Or, people can participate through a Community Solar Farm as a subscriber. This is one of the many programs available through FEJA. Our speaker ... Read more

The Fox River Study Group (FRSG) often is asked, "is the Fox River water quality getting better or worse?" To answer that question, FRSG hired Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) scientists to plunge into available Fox River data. In 2002, ISWS created a database of water quality data collected in the Fox River watershed and ... Read more

Fun-filled event includes live music and entertainment, beer garden, food and beverage vendors, Art in the Heartland Crafters, Antique and Classic Car Show, Children's Games and Art Activities, Chili Cook‑off, Fireworks and more. Look for the Friends of the Fox River tent on Saturday and Sunday where we'll be answering the question "Is the Fox ... Read more

The Village of Algonquin along with the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County are sponsoring the 11th annual “It’s Our River Day” celebration and clean-up. The event will be held on September 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cornish Park in Algonquin. Come celebrate the beautiful Fox River and learn more about local environmental, ... Read more

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