Community Events
Green Drinks McHenry County
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesJaki Berggren presents - Visit McHenry County Green Drinks is sponsored by the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen. Head upstairs at Duke’s for info and inspiration, business and pleasure. Come talk about “greening” the future with others. Must be 21 to purchase alcohol - non-alcoholic drinks are available, of course! ... Read more
Schweitzer Restoration Workday
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesVolunteers meet at Schweitzer Environmental Center and proceed to the restoration area to remove invasive species. June Keibler and Katie Meyer co steward. Dress for the weather; wear waterproof boots, work gloves, sunscreen.
Schweitzer Environmental Center – Going Electric on the Road
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesLearn from local educator and activist Paige Fitton about her experience with two EVs (electric vehicles) in the family and more about her extensive unbiased research on these and hybrids! Donation to Schweitzer is suggested and appreciated (for education, utilities, maintenance and supplies).
Activism Fair at Dundee-Crown
Dundee Crown High School 1500 Kings Rd, Carpentersville, IL, United StatesThe Youth Labor Committee is a student-led human rights organization based out of Dundee-Crown High School in Carpentersville, IL, that helps fight against unfair labor practices, such as the use of sweatshops and child labor. Another major component of their mission is to raise awareness about activism in our community and among our peers. Because of ... Read more
Water Quality & Nutrient Management Seminar
Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, United StatesKane DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District Winter Seminar Series Plan to attend this seminar designed for anyone who is interested in urban and agricultural water quality issues. Presentations will include the following plus an Illinois Urban Manual Update. Debra Shore and Albert Cox, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District: Harmful in Water, Essential on Land: ... Read more
5th Annual Fox River Summit 2017
Burlington, WI WI, United StatesThe Southeast Fox River Partnership presents Fox River Summit: Celebrating SUCCESS & Addressing Shared Challenges in the Fox River Watershed KEYNOTE PRESENTATION TESTING THE WATERS: HACKING OUR WAY INTO THE FUTURE OF WATER QUALITY SAMPLING by Dr. Eric Compas, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dr. Eric Compas is an Associate Professor in the Geography, Geology, ... Read more
Cancelled – Composting with Worms at Schweitzer Environmental Center
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesThis event has been cancelled due to illness of the presenter. We will instead show "Hometown Habitat" by award-winning director Catherine Zimmerman, featuring Doug Tallamy, Professor & Chair of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware and author of Bringing Nature Home: How you can sustain wildlife with native plants.
April Green Drinks McHenry County
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesOn the first Wednesday of each month, environmentally-minded people gather upstairs at Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen to network and talk about “greening” the future. Everyone is welcome. The APRIL PROGRAM is Scott Hennings & Ben Redding from the McHenry County Division of Transportation. Scott Hennings, Principal Transportation Planner and Ben Redding, the new Design Manager for the ... Read more
Learn to Plant an Organic Garden at Schweitzer Environmental Center
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesPlease RSVP below. Discover helpful tips on how to grow and maintain happy, healthy vegetables from our very own volunteer gardeners. Donation suggested Friends of the Fox River are always FREE Schweitzer Environmental Center is a partnership of School District 300, Kane County Forest Preserve District, and Friends of the Fox River.
North Elgin Fox River Cleanup with State Representative Anna Moeller
Gail Borden Library 270 N. Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United StatesPlease join us ~ meet in the parking lot; look for our banner. Friends of the Fox River will provide guidelines and instructions as part of our mission to preserve, restore and protect the river. Garbage bags, grabbers, gloves, snacks and water will be provided. Participants should dress for the weather, bring refillable water bottles, wear sturdy, waterproof ... Read more
Earth Day at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin, IL, United StatesIt's the 4th annual FREE celebration featuring fun for the whole family, including hikes, seed planting, healthy snacks, face painting, giveaways, nature play, crafts, live music and a photo booth sponsored by the Elgin Sustainability Commission. Organizations in attendance will be: Baxter and Woodman Bravo Magazine Carbon Day Automotive Northern Kane County Wild Ones Citizens ... Read more
Native & Cultural Heritage Celebration – Gail Borden Library
Gail Borden Library 270 N. Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United StatesCelebrating traditions, history and the Fox River. Interactive music, dance and crafts. 3:30 Fox River Water blessing
May Green Drinks McHenry County
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesOn the first Wednesday of each month, environmentally-minded people gather upstairs at Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen to network and talk about “greening” the future. Everyone is welcome. Brad Woodson, Natural Resource Manager at the McHenry County Conservation District (MCCD), will speak about the Agricultural programs at the District that use Best Management practices and encourage ... Read more
Wild Ones Native Plant Sale
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin, IL, United StatesShop over 80 species of native plants with experts to guide your selection. Ohana Farms will also be there to sell quality nursery stock, including native trees and shrubs. Plugs $3 and pints $5 are available. Hurry, quantities are limited. More info at northernkanecounty.wildones.org
Birds, Bales and The Waters of the United States Tour
Herron's Woods State Park Bartlett, IL, United StatesJoin Friends of the Fox River for a tour of Herons Woods State Park. The tour will begin at 9am and end before 10:30am. Naturalist and master storyteller Jack MacRae and Gary Mechanic, FOFR’s new Executive Director, will explore the significant connection between Birds, Bales and the Waters of the United States. Join us for ... Read more
Love Mother Nature at Schweitzer Environmental Center
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesJoin us for a workday at the center. We'll be cleaning garden beds and weeding. We'll have pizza and salad for lunch, RSVP so we'll know how much to order! BYO gloves and gardening tools - we'll have gloves, trowels, etc., and folks to show you how to do it.
June Green Drinks McHenry County
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesTICKS! Yikes - all about them. Come to Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen, 110 N Main Street in Crystal Lake. Head upstairs at Duke’s for info and inspiration, business and pleasure. Come talk about “greening” the future with others. Must be 21 to purchase alcohol - non-alcoholic drinks are available, of course! We have an information ... Read more
Aurora Greenfest
Prisco Community Center, Aurora, IL 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, IL, United StatesAn Eco-Celebration featuring indoor and outdoor fun, info and entertainment. (Schedule to come) Look for our Friends of the Fox River table and volunteers.
Art on the Fox in Algonquin
Riverfront park 201 north Harrison Street, algonquin, IL, United StatesJoin us at the 10th Annual Algonquin's Art on the Fox on Father's Day Weekend. Friends of the Fox will be assisting as goodwill ambassadors at this lovely celebration of art and music along the Fox River. Attendees can bring the family to the park for this free Father's Day show. While parents are visiting the ... Read more
McHenry County Green Drinks
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesSpeaker: Jordan Parker - Founder, Bring Your Bag Chicago Jordan Parker got her start as an environmental advocate in 1994, door-to-door canvassing for the USPIRG in Hawaii as a summer job in college. Nearly 20 years later, in 2013, she founded Bring Your Bag Chicago, a grassroots organization that encourages reusable bag use through public education ... Read more