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
Development Committee Meeting
They discuss our current membership and business partners and their engagement. This is a casual, informal meeting, please call for further information 815-356-6605.
Friends of the Fox River Education Services Committee
Please contact Gary Swick 815-370-0026 to attend this committee meeting. The Education Services team includes seasoned educators, active classroom teachers and young professionals. The team strategizes the growth of our established student programs and public outreach needs. They develop activities, associated materials, and work collaboratively to deliver effective programming in the stream, in classrooms and ... Read more
Hawthorne Hill Earth Day Celebration
This year, April 22 marks the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day. Our annual Earth Day Celebration at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, located at 28 Brookside Drive, will be held on Saturday, April 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This family-friendly, free event features: EducationCraftsGiveawaysNature PlayFacepaintingHikesFree Tree SaplingsRain Barrel Pre-Sales
Dam Nite Out #2
The Carpentersville Dam is scheduled to be removed this fall. Join host Friends of the Fox River President, Gary Swick, at the Carpentersville Dam, to learn about the history of this dam from local historian, Phil Aleo, and local river restoration expert, Art Malm, will tell why this removal is so important. Park in lot ... Read more
Free Green Fair in Aurora
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church invites families to celebrate Earth Day.Come to 701 South Eola Road in Aurora Organizations will have displays to encourage greener households and communities.They will feature Incredible Bats, electric cars, solar panels and much more. The Fiesta Taco Food Truck will be present during the fair.
Earth Day Celebration at Prairieview Education Center
McHenry County Conservation District presents Earth Day in McHenry County! Location: 2112 Behan RdCrystal Lake, IL 60014 EVENT IS ALL OUTDOORS! The event will feature guided hikes, a sidewalk chalk art contest, planting activity or take-home project, a vendor scavenger hunt, a recycling truck, and performances by Georgia Rae Family Band! Free / All-Ages / No registration ... Read more
Friends of the Fox River Executive Committee Meeting
The chairperson of the Executive Committee is Gary Swick, president of Friends of the Fox River. The committee prepares the board meeting agenda and discusses upcoming issues and events. Other committee topics include: A. Strategic Plan DevelopmentB. Staff supervisionC. Board development process guidanceD. Bylaws review; recommend updatesE. Perform other functions described in Article IX, Section ... Read more
Dundee Township Litter Clean-Up & Tree Planting
Meet at Library Springs - Route 25 Trailhead (across from Bonnie Dundee Golf Course) For details contact: Arin Thrower Dundee Township Supervisor 847.450.3114
Schweitzer Committee Meeting
Friends of the Fox River Committee meets to discuss upcoming events, garden and building work. The public is invited. Join our committee to be part of this meeting. Contact 815-356-6605
Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting (Hybrid – call/email for zoom link)
ILPlease call to be included in this meeting 815-356-6605. The public is welcome. Board members convene to discuss upcoming events and current campaigns, our strategic plan, programs, etc.
Schweitzer Environmental Center Restoration
Volunteers gather under the direction of steward June Keibler to remove invasive species, limited to 10 participants. Dress in layers for the weather, wear sturdy waterproof boots, heavy gloves, a hat. Loppers are welcome. Directions:Enter by the Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve entrance on Sleepy Hollow road and Meet by the red brick house.
May Green Drinks McHenry County – Cycling Without Age
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, ILREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ZOOM, no registration is required for in-person attendance.(see below)Speaker: Carl Edstrom In 2012, a series of encounters with a 95-year-old man in Copenhagen, Denmark inspired Ole Kassow to rent a bicycle “rickshaw” and offer to take local nursing home residents on rides through the city. The positive reaction to that first ... Read more
Development Committee Meeting
ILPlease call for more info or to join this meeting 815-356-6605 The Membership Committee of Friends of the Fox River meets to discuss our current membership and business partners and their engagement. This is a casual, informal meeting and the public is invited to attend.
Annual Barrington Area KidFest
Kite Fly & Nature Learning
The KidFest mission is to provide activities that inspire healthy habits, expose nature opportunities in the area and to encourage families to get up and explore the great outdoors. Our goal is to inspire families to go for a hike, a bicycle ride, play catch, fish, play frisbee and of course, Fly A Kite! KidFest ... Read more
Monitor with your Mother for Mother’s Day
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Communications Committee Meeting
ILThe Communications Committee of Friends of the Fox River is a vehicle and resource for the board and other committees to utilize. Our goal is to communicate their messages which includes (but is not limited to) a blog, event, news release, on or offline, to the public. Join the committee, headed up by Kyla Jacobsen ... Read more
FREP Membership Meeting and Program
Program: Regional Climate Action Plan & Local CommunitiesPresenters: Edith Makra, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus; Geneva Mayor Ken Burns; Batavia Alderwoman Abby Beck The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus developed the 2021 Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region (CAP) to empower local governments to respond to the climate crisis by working strategically and working together. From decarbonizing energy and transportation ... Read more
Fox River Cleanup – With Representative Anna Moeller
Gail Borden Library cleanup will begin at 9:00. Please bring gardening gloves and tools as well as disposable shopping bags. We also recommend sturdy shoes, hats and sunscreen. Individually packaged snacks and water will be provided. Call Anna Moeller's office for more info 847-841-7130