Community Events
McHenry County College – Green Living Expo
McHenry County College Luecht Conference Center 8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesJoin 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.
Green Cars – Green Drinks McHenry County
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesJeff 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
Women in Conservation
Two Brothers Roundhouse 205 North Broadway, Aurora, IL, United StatesValerie 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
Friends of Hackmatack Annual Meeting & Speaker Jerry Adelman
Memorial Hall, Richmond, IL 10308 Main St., Richmond, IL, United States6:30 Networking 7:00 - Does Hackmatack Really Matter? Featured speaker: Jerry Adelman of Openlands answers the question.
Trash Talk with Recycling Guru Robin Migalla
Gail Borden Library 270 N. Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United StatesLearn 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.
Crystal Lake Green Drinks – Illinois-Made Businesses
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesJoin 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
FREP Holiday Gathering
bleuroot 98 W. Main St., West Dundee, IL, United StatesJoin 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
Crystal Lake Green Drinks – Planning Your ZERO WASTE Year
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesThe 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
FREP Downstream Presents Protecting Threatened & Endangered Species
kane county government center 719 South Batavia Avenue, Geneva, IL, United StatesJeff Mengler presents about this concern for our watershed, concentrating on the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee. FREP Executive Committee will meet at 11 AM.
Schweitzer Second Sunday – Gary Swick’s Annual State of the Fox River
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesJoin 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!
Green Drinks McHenry County – Just One Backyard: One Man’s Search for Food Sustainability
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 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
FREP Noon Network – Natural Areas Conservation Training Overview
Dundee Township Meeting Room 611 East Main Street, East Dundee, IL, United StatesTrinity Pierce, Natural Areas Conservation Training Program Coordinator, Morton Arboretum, this was formerly the Woodland Stewardship
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