Schweitzer Environmental Center

Kids 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

The committee reviews upcoming events and activities. The public is invited.

Sandra 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

Friends 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 meet monthly to hear officer reports, review upcoming events and the strategic plan.   The public is invited.

Meet 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.

Meet 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.

Bring 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

Learn 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

We're sorry to cancel due to rain.

Join 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.

Friends 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.

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. 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

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. 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