Schweitzer Environmental Center
NEW! Environmental Art Camp at Schweitzer Environmental Center
IL, United StatesFor ages 9-12. Kids draw and paint trees, animals, and nature scenes with instructors Joan Arms & Susan Sieber. Explore the environment through art! Fun projects include tree ring drawing, mini plushie sewing, build-a-bug, and create-a-creature. Use watercolors, colored pencil, paper cutouts & more. Full days $60/each; half days $35/each; new projects daily. Register online ... Read more
Environmental Art Camp – Kids have fun when school’s out!
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesKids from ages 9 to 12 explore the environment through art while their folks are at work! Fun projects include tree ring drawing, mini plushie sewing, build-a-bug, and create-a-creature. They use watercolors, colored pencil, paper cutouts & more, and draw and paint trees, animals, and nature scenes with Creative Arts instructors Joan Arms & Susan ... Read more
Schweitzer Environmental Center Committee Meeting
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesThe committee reviews upcoming events and activities. The public is invited.
Board of Directors Meeting
IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River's Board of Directors meet on the first Monday of each month (with some exceptions) to oversee organization operations, committee progress, and conduct new and old business. The public is welcome.
Protect Illinois Land from Pipelines at Schweitzer Environmental Center
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesSandra and Dave Davis from SOIL (Save Our Illinois Land) will speak about the impacts of pipeline infrastructure and the danger from spills. You'll be able to sign up as an intervenor - a very important step to prevent our land from being seized by a private company for a pipeline that will pump tar sands ... Read more
Schweitzer Committee Meeting Cancelled
IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River Schweitzer Committee meets to review upcoming events and plans for the house. The public is invited.
Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting Cancelled
IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River meet monthly to hear officer reports, review upcoming events and the strategic plan. The public is invited.
Schweitzer Restoration Workday
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesMeet at the center. Dress for the weather, wear long sleeves, long pants, a hat, sunscreen, closed-toe waterproof shoes. Invasive plants will be cut and burned. You'll assist by dragging brush to the fire. Bring loppers to cut smaller branches.
Schweitzer Restoration Workday
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesMeet at the center. Dress for the weather, wear long sleeves, long pants, a hat, sunscreen, closed-toe waterproof shoes. Invasive plants will be cut and burned. You'll assist by dragging brush to the fire. Bring loppers to cut smaller branches.
Schweitzer Committee Meeting
IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River Committee meets to discuss upcoming events and building work. The public is invited.
Schweitzer Environmental Center – Open House & Garden Workday
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesTOO TOO WET TODAY - SORRY THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED! Join the Schweitzer Committee and volunteers as we weed and mulch our landscaped beds. If you've never been to the center before, please stop by for refreshments and a tour of the former home of Emily Schweitzer, now leased by Friends of the Fox River ... Read more
Introduction to Fly Casting
IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River welcomes L. L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School leader, Bev DeJovine to their Schweitzer Environmental Center on Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. for an introduction to fly casting. Friends of the Fox River board member Pat Okonek, an avid Fox River fly fisherman himself, will lead the ... Read more
Schweitzer Committee Meeting
IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River Committee meets to discuss upcoming events and building work. The public is invited. Join our committee to be part of this meeting. Contact below.
Dogs Rule at Schweitzer Environmental Center
IL, United StatesBring your favorite canine to the Schweitzer Open House as we welcome dogs into this special home in a once a year event sponsored by the Friends of the Fox River. Our namesake, Emily Schweitzer, a distant relative of Albert Schweitzer, raised Irish Setters in the kennel behind the house. She loved her dogs dearly, ... Read more
Discover the Wonders of Jelke Creek
IL, United StatesLearn about the wildlife in nearby streams 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 9th at the Schweitzer Environmental Center (SEC) when experts from the Jelke Creek Fox River Watershed Coalition present an exciting program that explores the creek (literally, wear boots!) and provides information about the organization’s goals. Meet at SEC at 12:30 p.m. ... Read more
Cancelled – Restoration at Schweitzer Environmental Center
Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesWe're sorry to cancel due to rain.
Nature Arts and Crafts
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesJoin us as local artisans and crafters present their natural or nature-themed treasures. A holiday atmosphere abounds with cookies and evergreen arrangements on sale to benefit the center. Friends of the Fox River 2019 calendars will be available for purchase. New vendors are always welcome: contact Friends of the Fox River for information.
Schweitzer Committee Meeting
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River Committee meets to discuss upcoming events and building work. The public is invited. Join our committee to be part of this meeting. Contact below.
Schweitzer Woods Restoration
Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesVolunteers 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. Removal tools will be provided, but loppers are welcome. Directions: Turn into the entrance gate for Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve and follow the drive to the red brick ... Read more
Schweitzer Woods Restoration
Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesVolunteers 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. Removal tools will be provided, but loppers are welcome. Directions: Turn into the entrance gate for Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve and follow the drive to the red brick ... Read more