Community Events
One Earth Film Festival – “The Human Element”
Waubonsee Community College Downtown Aurora campus 8 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesArea 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
Green Drinks McHenry County – Grow Your Own Microgreens!
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United States"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
Murky Waters: Understanding Drinking Water Issues in Our Region
Gail Borden Library 270 N. Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United StatesFriends 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
2019 Fox River Summit
Veteran's Terrace, Burlington, WI 589 Milwaukee Avenue, Burlington, WI 53105, Burlington, WI, United StatesThe 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
Green Drinks McHenry County
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesOur 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
FREP Noon Network – Keith Andres Memorial Park Stream Stabilization Project
Keith Andres Memorial Park, 1304 Sacramento Dr, Carpentersville, ILPresenters: 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
Elgin Sustainability Commission Presents Xiuhtezcatl Martinez “Roots of Revolution”
Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, ILMartinez is a dynamic young speaker who is coming to town to talk about how we all can play important roles in defending the planet in the battle against climate change. Martinez will present “Roots of Revolution.” Eighteen-year-old indigenous environmental activist and hip-hop artist, and youth director of Earth Guardians, a worldwide conservation organization Xiuhtezcatl ... Read more
Elgin’s Annual Earth Day Celebration at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin, IL, United StatesThe City of Elgin will host its annual Earth Day Celebration. and people of all ages are invited to attend this free, family-friendly event, and learn about ways to protect the planet. Local organizations will provide information on the river, local food production, native plants, stream and river health, renewable energy, and other sustainability-related interests. ... Read more
Native Plant Sale – Northern Kane County Wild Ones
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin, IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River business partner NK Wild Ones features 128 species of native plants as well as trees and shrubs for sale at affordable prices. Plant experts are on hand to help with guidance and recommendations. The public is invited to this free event.
Fox River Cleanup Crew – Monthly On-the-River Cleanup
Jon Duerr Forest Preserve 35W003 Route 31, South Elgin, IL, United StatesJoin Jennifer Grommes and her crew for on-the-river monthly cleanups from May through October. All ages are welcome to attend (children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult). Call for info, life jackets, kayaks or canoes.
Crystal Lake Green Drinks – A Citizens’ Journey to a Solar Lifestyle
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesJoin the fun as Crystal Lake residents Lyn Campbell and Carl Endstrom share their path to a (mostly) solar-powered lifestyle, and what they have learned about the pros and cons of each component along the way. Green Drinks is sponsored by the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen. Join EDMC at ... Read more
Local Insects – Important to our Gardens at Schweitzer Environmental Center
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesLocal photographer and retired teacher Don Purn shows a selection of photographs from his files and talks about the importance of our tiny friends, some beautiful, some not so much. Not sure what that bug is that you've seen - Don will probably know and have a picture of it. Space is limited, so reserve ... Read more
Art on the Fox
Algonquin Towne Park 100 Jefferson Street, Algonquin, IL, United StatesThe Village of Algonquin and the Algonquin Public Arts Commission are proud to present the 12th annual "Algonquin's Art on the Fox." This fine art show will be held outdoors in beautiful Towne Park.
Elgin Green Groups – Local Regenerative Farming
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin, IL, United StatesHear Don Wilkin and young friends who are doing regenerative farming locally. Regenerative agriculture is one of the solutions to climate change listed in Drawdown, by Paul Hawken, as the #11 solution to the climate crisis. As we garden 'regeneratively' we drawdown carbon from the air and put it into the soil.And carbon is FERTILIZER! ... Read more
Join in the BeeBlitz
Dixie Briggs Fromm Nature Preserve Eastmore Lane, Algonquin, United StatesThis week is National Pollinator week and Saturday is BeeBlitz! Nature lovers, Apidophiles (bee lovers) and concerned citizens are invited to get outside from 8 - 11 AM, take an accompanied walk through the State Nature Preserve with Kane County Board Member and hobby Entomologist, Chris Kious, snap pictures of honey & bumble bees ... Read more
Fun and Fireworks on the Fourth – From the Top of the Hill at Schweitzer
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River Welcomes You! Join the fun overlooking the Fox River valley at Schweitzer Environmental Center. Spread your blanket or bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show - fireworks will be visible all over the valley starting at sunset! Due to the unsure weather, we've cancelled the fundraiser food portion - ... Read more
FREP’s annual social outing – a guided interpretive canoe trip
Cornish Park, AlgonquinAn experienced canoe guide will lead the trip. Our route is from Cornish Park in Algonquin and float/paddle 3.5 miles down to the Fox River Shores Forest Preserve Boat Ramp near Carpentersville. Cornish Park is located at the north end of La Fox River Drive on the west bank of the river in Algonquin just ... Read more
Find the Fox Canoe Trip #3
Carpentersville Dam N Lincoln Ave,, Carpentersville, IL, United StatesRiver Trip #3 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
Introduction to Fly Casting
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River welcomes L. L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School leader, Bev DeJovine and Stavros Yfantis, Outdoor Programs and Outreach Coordinator, to their Schweitzer Environmental Center for an introduction to fly casting. PLEASE RSVP BELOW Participants will learn fundamental fly-casting skills, including the basics needed to enjoy a successful fly fishing outing. They’ll ... Read more
Find the Fox Canoe Trip #4
Carpentersville Dam N Lincoln Ave,, Carpentersville, IL, United StatesRiver 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