Community Events

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

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.

Jeff Miller and Simon Gibson, Fox Valley Electric Auto Association Do you know the difference between a Chevy Volt and a Chevy Bolt?  Do you have a teen age driver that needs around town transportation?  Do the letters PHEV not yet hold a special place in your heart?  We will provide an overview of available ... Read more

Valerie Blaine and Pam Otto present a program about outstanding women naturalists from the 18th century to 2018 at the Conservation Foundation Fall Membership and Awards Dinner. Register online at www.theconservationfoundation.org

6:30 Networking 7:00  - Does Hackmatack Really Matter? Featured speaker: Jerry Adelman of Openlands answers the question.

Learn how trash can be recycled! Watch a short documentary "Racing to Zero in Pursuit of Zero Waste." Stay for an interactive, solution-focused discussion with Robin.

Join McHenry County Defenders for info and inspiration, business and pleasure. Featuring a panel and product information with: Crystal Lake Brewing Co. Silver Prairie Natural Soap Company Potts and Pans Steelpan Rush Creek Distillery Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters Blue Eagle Pottery Come talk about “greening” the future with others. Must be 21 to purchase alcohol ... Read more

Join us for some holiday cheer and social time at this locally sourced, farm-to-table establishment. We will need RSVPs so enough space is available for our group. Please email or call Becky Hoag by December 10th: 630-482-9157 foxriverinfo@comcast.net

The presenter is Kay McKeen, Founder & Executive Director of SCARCE (School & Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education). SCARCE is an award-winning environmental education non-profit dedicated to creating sustainable communities based in Glen Ellyn. They accomplish this through innovative and hands-on education programs for schools and organizations, demonstrating care for our natural resources through their Book Rescue, and engaging the ... Read more

Jeff Mengler presents about this concern for our watershed, concentrating on the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee. FREP Executive Committee will meet at 11 AM.

Join us for Gary Swick's annual presentation on "The State of the Fox River" This year he celebrates some welcome changes. Get the low down on new initiatives, scientific findings, and a few events to look forward to!

On the first Wednesday of each month, environmentally minded people gather upstairs at Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen to network and talk about sustainable programs and “greening” the future. Everyone is welcome to attend. BIO: Dr. John Zahina-Ramos has been featured on the PBS series Victory Garden's Edible Feast and is an award-winning author of two books on ... Read more

Trinity Pierce, Natural Areas Conservation Training Program Coordinator, Morton Arboretum, this was formerly the Woodland Stewardship

Area environmental groups are sponsoring this showing at 7:00 P.M. with a Sustainability Resource Fair first at 6:00 P.M. Preview the film: https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/films-az-2019/the-human-element Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-human-element-march-4-waubonsee-tickets-54466393449 Events are FREE, with a suggested $8 donation. OEFF After Hours events are perfect for date nights or evenings with friends.  Seating is limited. Reservations for free and ticketed events ... Read more

"Are You Familiar with Microgreens? Learn about Growing Your Own" with John DeFrancisco, Hometown Acres  Microgreens are edible seedlings that contain massive nutrient content and flavor. Researchers have found that micro's such as red cabbage, cilantro, and radish can contain up to forty times higher levels of vital nutrients than their mature counterpart. Not only are ... Read more

Friends of the Fox River is a sponsor for this Elgin Community Network presentation. Most of us in Northeastern Illinois don’t pay much attention to our drinking water. We turn on faucets dozens of times a day without pausing to consider the questions that millions of people around the world worry about on a regular basis: ... Read more

The 7th Annual Fox River Summit, hosted by the Southeast Fox River Partnership, is an annual gathering of organizations, municipalities, citizens, and stakeholders from across the Fox River Watershed. Building partnerships and developing an open dialog about the issues important to the management of the watershed is a key component of the Summit. The program features speakers and ... Read more

Our youth are involved and active in caring for our environment!  Some of them will be on hand to share what they are up to in the community and in their schools. Listen and support them! On the first Wednesday of each month, environmentally minded people gather upstairs at Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen to network and talk ... Read more

Presenters: Jedd Anderson, CBBEL, Kevin Gray, Ed Szydlowski, Village of Carpentersville Co-hosted by: Jelkes Creek-Fox River Watershed Coalition. The Village of Carpentersville recently was awarded a Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control grant from Illinois EPA to stabilize approximately 4,000 feet of eroding streambank along both sides of a 2,000-foot segment of Lake Marian Creek, ... Read more