Community Events

  Friends of the Fox River  is delighted to join FREP and other partners to co-sponsor the 4th annual screening. In a race against the end of farmable soil, three individuals fight for change in the industry of agricultural food production, calling for a revolution. "The Need to Grow" delivers alarming evidence on the importance ... Read more

From the organizers: In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation developing in both Wisconsin and Illinois and across the nation— the planning committee has decided to cancel the 2020 8th Annual Fox River Summit at Veterans Terrace is scheduled for March 26, 2020. This was not a decision we made lightly and it was made ... Read more

This event has tentatively been rescheduled to Saturday October 24th, 2020. Dr. Tallamy focuses on what each of us can do in our own yards to address climate change. As he writes,"Across the United States, millions of acres now covered in lawn can be quickly restored to viable habitat by untrained citizens with minimal expense ... Read more

Due to public health concerns Friends of the Fox River has cancelled this event. We hope to reschedule in the future.     Lorry Davies outlines the rich environmental history of this treasured destination in Indiana. Photo from the Westchester Township History Museum

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