Community Events
Clams, Dams and Fox River Biodiversity
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesClams, Dams and Fox River Biodiversity Friends of the Fox River Director and Professional Engineer Art Malm provides a brief history of the Fox River dams, their importance to the early development of the Fox River Valley, and the services they provide today. He will also discuss the negative impact of the dams on the ... Read more
One Earth Film Festival – “The Need to Grow”
Waubonsee Community College Downtown Aurora campus 8 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesFriends 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
Fox River Summit – Cancelled
Veterans Terrace at Echo Park, Burlington, WI 589 Milwaukee Avenue, Burlington, WI, United StatesFrom 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
Postponed – Wild Ones Northern Kane County presents Doug Tallamy – Start in Your Yard
Centre of Elgin, Heritage Ballroom North 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL, United StatesThis 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
Cancelled – The Prairie Club
IL, United StatesDue 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
Postponed – Elgin Love Our River Day – River Cleanup and Community Celebration
Gail Borden Library 270 N. Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United StatesA new date will be announced as soon as possible. Elgin's State Representative Anna Moeller co-sponsors our annual Spring Cleanup in Elgin from 9am to noon. Meet at the west end of Ann St. on the north side of the Gail Borden Library before 9am. Volunteer to cleanup, collect litter data, or help with ... Read more
Postponed – Batavia Love Our River Day – River Cleanup and Community Celebration
Batavia, Blackard Skate Park, Rt. 25 Batavia, IllinoisWill be rescheduled in the fall. Volunteer to help out at our annual Batavia cleanup along the Fox River co-sponsored with the City of Batavia. Meet at the Blackard Skate-park before 9 am (east side of Rt. 25 1/3 mile south of Wilson St.) Volunteer to cleanup, collect litter data, or help with the ... Read more
Cancelled – Meet Grunyon, The Garden Gnome
IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River will advise when we can resume our program series. Please stay safe and well.
Tyler Creek Watershed Coalition – All About Wetlands
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
Wild Ones of Northern Kane County presents Doug Tallamy via Zoom
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
Evergreen Arrangements Drive-thru Sale at Schweitzer
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesTalented 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
The City of Aurora and Fox Metro WRD’s Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Public Information Meeting
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
Fox River Summit
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 – Earth Month Sundays
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
Schweitzer Environmental Center Restoration
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
FREP Annual Picnic
Meet at Les Arends Preserve in Batavia2S731 State Rte 31, Batavia, IL 60510
McHenry County Green Drinks – Monarchs and Margaritas
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
FREP Elections & Program – A Panel Discussion
Meissner Prairie-Corron Forest Preserve, Campton Township 7N760 Corron Road,, St. Charles, IL, United StatesLocal 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
Virtual One Earth Film Festival – This Year’s Movie is Inhabitants, An Indigenous Perspective
Inhabitants Virtual Screening on Saturday, March 12, 2022 6:30 PM Inhabitants follows five Native American Tribes as they restore their relationships to the land using ancient practices that nurture life. For millennia Native Americans stewarded and shaped their landscapes, but centuries of colonization have disrupted their ability to maintain traditional land management practices. From deserts, ... Read more
McHenry County Conservation District – 4th Conservation Congress
McHenry County College - Luecht Conference Center8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Reception: Light Hors d'oeuvres & Refreshments6:00 p.m. Program Begins Sign up at https://www.mccdistrict.org/join___support/conservation_congress.php The Conservation Congress provided both delegates and members of the community a formal process to propose and advocate for actions that can be taken by the ... Read more