Community Events

River 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

The Prairie State Canoeists (PSC) and Water Trail Keepers plan a clean-up along the banks of the Fox River on Saturday, August 3, 2019. They are seeking volunteers to help clean up the Montgomery and Oswego riverfront. They will collect trash out of the river and off the shorelines. The clean-up will take place along ... Read more

Friends of the Fox River's water quality monitoring efforts play an important role in protecting stream health. Join other teachers and citizens to gain the skills necessary to conduct chemical, physical and biological assessments in local Fox River tributaries. Our training's will help to create a community of schools, teachers, and citizens with the confidence ... Read more

Friends of the Fox River's water quality monitoring efforts play an important role in protecting stream health. Join other teachers and citizens to gain the skills necessary to conduct chemical, physical and biological assessments in local Fox River tributaries. Our trainings will help to create a community of schools, teachers, and citizens with the confidence and ... Read more

Local nature photographer Bill Bailey teaches ages 15 and up how to take pictures of flora and fauna. Bring your digital camera! Learn about composition, exposure and use of lenses. Stick around after class to shoot photos on the nature center's beautiful 67 acres. Resident fee is $10, non-residents $12 Register online at www.cityofElgin.org Click ... Read more