Community Events

Friends of the Fox River will advise when we can resume our program series. Please stay safe and well.

Presenters & Program Permits and Mitigation - Mike Machalek, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Stormwater Infrastructure and Detention - Rob Linke, Kane County Division of Environmental & Water Resources Basics of Wetland Soils, Kane County Fens and ADID Wetlands - Mark Bramstedt, Kane DuPage SWCD You must register for this event, PLEASE EMAIL: patrick.mcpartlan@kanedupageswcd.org  

Dr. Tallamy is well-known among people and organizations that work to provide a place for birds, bees and butterflies -- and us -- to thrive. Through his research and teaching, he has uncovered critical relationships among plants and creatures; through his writing and speaking, he has brought those important new understandings to other scientists and ... Read more

Talented volunteers have designed evergreen arrangements again this year. If you'd like a distinctive seasonal piece for your holiday table or porch, simply shop from your car at the circle drive at Schweitzer and pick your favorite. They're all sizes and reasonably priced. Add a Friends of the Fox River Calendar to your purchase for ... Read more

Each entities' NPDES permit requires an annual meeting and it will be offered virtually this year. The meeting will be  and viewable via remote access online at: www.aurora-IL.org or www.facebook.org/cityofauroraIL

Registration info is coming soon: https://www.southeastfoxriver.org/copy-of-2020-fox-river-summit   Keynote Speaker: John Rogner - Assistant Director,  Illinois Department of Natural Resources IDNR - A State Partner Perspective Numerous speakers all day, including Friends of the Fox River Executive Director, Gary Mechanic, regarding It's Our Fox River Day 2021 on September 18th.  

Elgin Public Museum of Natural History & Anthropology features local environmentalists for  "Earth Month Sundays" throughout April. Friends of the Fox River will be on hand at the museum between noon and 4 p.m.on Sunday, April 18th, to talk about their efforts to protect our beloved river and riverfront and demonstrate the Enviroscape. It's an ... Read more

Volunteers gather under the direction of steward June Keibler to remove invasive species. Dress in layers for the weather, wear sturdy waterproof boots, heavy gloves, a hat. Loppers are welcome. Directions:The entrance to Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve is on the west side of Sleepy Hollow Rd. about a mile north of Rt. 72 in West ... Read more

Meet at Les Arends Preserve in Batavia2S731 State Rte 31, Batavia, IL 60510

This is a hybrid event Presented by : Vince Mosca, Ecologist Find out about the interesting connection between the monarch butterfly and tequila as we celebrate the monarchs’ return journey to Mexico. Throughout the last two decades, the populations of these critical pollinators have crashed by 90% from habitat loss, agricultural practices and climatic factors. ... Read more

Local Government’s Approach to Meeting the Evolving Stormwater Requirements in the State’s NPDES / MS4 Program Elections and Program: Email Info@foxriverecosystem.org for the Zoom Link. This FREP program will provide a brief overview of the State of Illinois NPDES Phase II requirements and conduct a panel discussion with county and municipal staff from the watershed ... Read more

Inhabitants Virtual Screening on Saturday, March 12, 2022   6:30 PM Inhabitants follows five Native American Tribes as they restore their relationships to the land using ancient practices that nurture life. For millennia Native Americans stewarded and shaped their landscapes, but centuries of colonization have disrupted their ability to maintain traditional land management practices. From deserts, ... Read more

McHenry County College - Luecht Conference Center8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.   Reception: Light Hors d'oeuvres & Refreshments6:00 p.m.  Program Begins Sign up at  https://www.mccdistrict.org/join___support/conservation_congress.php The Conservation Congress provided both delegates and members of the community a formal process to propose and advocate for actions that can be taken by the ... Read more

Last year we had such a wonderful time at Rob Linke's home west of St. Charles, we talked him into hosting again. We hope you will join us. We will start with a hike in nearby Campton Hills Township's Gray Willows Farm. Then, follow by enjoying some food (planning on pot luck) and a great ... Read more

The event is hybrid, zoom info below Topics To Discuss:One style of gift wrapping in Japan employs the use of furoshiki. Furoshiki is a multi-purpose carry all created from a square piece of material. Fashioning soft wrappings from large squares of colorfully patterned cloth is employed to wrap and carry objects of all shapes and ... Read more

Location: Virtually on Zoom -- email to request Zoom link: info@foxriverecosystem.org Program: Tara Hohoff is a bat biologist with the Illinois Natural History Survey. Tara co-leads the Illinois Bat Conservation Program which conducts statewide bat surveys using an array of techniques including mist netting, acoustics, emergence counts and genetic sampling. All About Bats of Illinois will cover the local ... Read more

Join us for the fun in East Dundee! This is a great day to get your green on! Look for our Friends of the Fox River float and cheer us on! 11:00 AM - Parade Steps Off at Rose O'Hare's and ends at Bandito Barney's. Click here to sign up for the Kilted 5K at ... Read more

Volunteers gather under the direction of Carol W. 224 636 0386 and Rose J. 708 846 1533 to remove invasive species. Dress in layers for the weather, wear sturdy waterproof boots, heavy gloves, a hat. Hand tools are welcome. Directions:Enter by the Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve entrance on Sleepy Hollow road and meet by the ... Read more