Community Events
FREP Tour of Gladstone Fen Restoration
Gladstone Fen, Cherry Valley Road, in Bull Valley, IL north of crystal springs road, bull valley, IL, United StatesPresenters: Steve Byers, INPC, Lorna Gladstone, and Dave Kraft, Hey and Associates, Inc. Gladstone Fen is owned by Lorna Gladstone and her brother, Evan. It was originally protected and managed by their parents, Lee and Gertrude Gladstone. It is a privately owned, dedicated nature preserve that is approximately 7 acres in size. Over the decades ... Read more
Cancelled – Fox River Cleanup with American Water Works Association
Voyageur's Landing Forest Preserve 50 Airport Road, Elgin, IL, United StatesSorry for any inconvenience.
Living Green Expo – McHenry County College
McHenry County College Luecht Conference Center 8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesLearn about the latest in sustainable living, get ideas for energy saving, shop for green gifts, and take in fun, educational exhibits. Tour two fully-decorated, locally-owned tiny homes! See the award-winning travelling exhibit “Sustainable Choices” Enjoy the work of artists displaying and selling their sustainable creations in the Artists Walk at the Expo Meet area ... Read more
Fox Valley Ecosystem Partnership – Noon Network, Membership Meeting
Barrington Public Library Barrington Public Library, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL, United StatesThe program will be on the Flint Creek Watershed All FREP Membership Meetings & Programs, and FREP Noon Networks are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.
Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting
IL, United StatesGreen Drinks McHenry County
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. Environmental Issues in Springfield for 100th General Assembly We are currently expecting: Sen. Pamela Althoff, Rep. Allen Skillikorn, and Rep. Steve Andersson
Fox River Ecosystem Partnership – Show Me The Money!
Centre of Elgin, Heritage Ballroom North 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL, United StatesFREP presents a panel discussion about funding and grant opportunities. Maggie Soliz and Nancy Wiliamson will review a variety of funding sources. Lucy Tarabour, Network Leader for the Grand Victoria Foundation will also present. It can be difficult to navigate the world of funding and grants. This program aims to assist FREP members and the ... Read more
Schweitzer Second Sunday – State of the Fox River 2018
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesJoin us for Gary Swick's annual take on the river ~ its health and beauty in all seasons and its challenges Donation suggested
ONE EARTH FILM FESTIVAL in Aurora
Waubonsee Community College Downtown Aurora campus 8 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesThe midwest’s premier environmental film festival, creating opportunities for understanding climate change, sustainability and the power of human involvement. They showcase top-issue, thought-provoking environmental films and lead audiences in interactive post-film discussions focused on solutions. We'll be showing the documentary Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman tells the inspiring story of heartland conservation heroes who are feeding the world while ... Read more
Green Drinks McHenry County at Crystal Lake Brewing
Crystal Lake Brewing 150 N. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesDue to renovations at Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen, February Green Drinks will be held at Crystal Lake Brewing, just around the corner at 150 N. Main Street, Crystal Lake. Compost Recycling Panel Including Midwest Compost's Andy Klink and Prairieland Disposal “What happens to your yard waste after it gets picked up by your waste disposal service? It ... Read more
McHenry County Conservation Congress 2018
McHenry County College Luecht Conference Center 8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesMcHenry County Conservation District presents Conservation Congress 2018 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to stand up for conservation and be part of the movement. Members of the general public are invited to register and attend. Hear first-hand the congressional conversations and discussions on the important environmental issues facing McHenry County and ... Read more
Schweitzer Second Sunday: The Legend of “The Fox”
IL, United States"The Fox" also known as James F. Phillips, is better known around the world than he is in the Fox Valley where his covert, one-man campaign to stop pollution from entering the Fox River made him famous as an "eco-activist". When "The Fox" plugged his first pipe that was polluting the Fox River, the sign ... Read more
ONE EARTH FILM FESTIVAL
Waubonsee Community College Downtown Aurora campus 8 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesOne Earth Film Festival is the Midwest’s premier environmental film festival, creating opportunities for understanding climate change, sustainability and the power of human involvement. They showcase top-issue, thought-provoking environmental films and lead audiences in interactive post-film discussions focused on solutions. One Earth Film Festival is a production of Green Community Connections. The event is free, but ... Read more
Crystal Lake Green Drinks
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesGary Swick, President of the Friends of the Fox River, will share, from his many years on the Fox, what paddlers will find when they get on the river. Gary Mechanic, Executive Director of Friends of the Fox River, will discuss how to access the Fox River and how to go about planning your trip. ... Read more
St. Patrick’s Day Dublindundee Fireworks
Rosie O'Hare's 10 north River Street, East Dundee, IL, United StatesJoin us on the footbridge connecting the Dundees! With our small town atmosphere, spread out your blanket by the Fox River and enjoy the view. The sky and river will be sparkle and twinkle for the most power packed awesomeness you have ever seen. Fireworks kick off with the fabulous Dundee Scottish Bagpipes on either end ... Read more
Crystal Lake Green Drinks
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesGuest speaker: SCOTT KUYKENDALL McHenry County Water Resource Specialist, McHenry County Department of Planning & Development Water is necessary for all life, health and economic well-being. Thanks to our unique geologic history, residents of McHenry County are able to enjoy access to safe, clean and affordable water resources. However, this is only true if we continue ... Read more
Schweitzer Restoration Workday
Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesJoin us and Township Open Space volunteers; we'll be removing and burning invasive plants. Dress for the weather. Turn into the Forest Preserve gate on the west side of Sleepy Hollow Road and follow road to the big brick house. Walk to the woods west of the house ( and down the grass hill) to ... Read more
FREP Noon Network
Urban Coyotes in the Chicago Region Stanley D. Gehrt, Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Extension Wildlife Specialist, School of Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University Dr. Stanley D. Gehrt is the Principal Investigator of the Cook County Coyote Project, having initiated the study in 2000. As Chair of the Center for Wildlife Research at the ... Read more
City of Elgin Earth Day Celebration
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin, IL, United StatesThe City of Elgin will host its 5th annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 21, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, located at 28 Brookside Drive in Elgin. People of all ages are invited to attend this free, family-friendly event and learn about ways to protect the planet. Local organizations will be ... Read more
8th Annual 5K for Water
Spa Bleu Hair Salon 106 N. Second Street, West Dundee, IL, United StatesDundee Friend of the Fox River promotes clean water during Earth Week culminating in their annual 5K