“Raising Kane” Group Read & Discussion
Join us in reading the autobiography of The FOX (an American schoolteacher and environmental activist who became known in the Chicago area during the 1960s for his environmental direct action under the pseudonym The FOX). The FOX executed "stunts" that successfully brought media attention to the severe pollution of the Fox River in the 1960s that was killing wildlife and threatening human ... Read more
Down to the Creek
In their Fourth Annual winter series with the Gail Borden Library, Greater Kane County Wild Ones Start in Your Yard initiative invited a panel of experts to help us find out where the water from your land goes. See why the decisions about what we do on our land are important far beyond our own ... Read more
River Trippin’ with Jenni
Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St, St. Charles, IL 101 S. Second St, St. Charles, Illinois, United StatesRiver Corridor Foundation of St. Charles' series: A River Flows Through It... Life in the Fox River Valley Join Jenni Kempf Schiavone, the Director of Education Programs Operations at the Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St, St. Charles, IL for a photo and video journey along her full-length Fox River paddle. Jenni had always ... Read more
Why Dam Removal Matters – Info & Discussion
Learn why it's important to have a safe and clean river flowing through our community. Join RiverLife Elgin's info & discussion session with local experts from the Fox River Study Group, Friends of the Fox River, and The Conservation Foundation. They will share their experiences with other successful dam removals, the science of our river's ... Read more
Flow like a River Yoga
Join Colleen and Friends of the Fox River the first Saturday of every month at 10 am for an All-Level Hatha Yoga Flow featuring fluid movements and restorative poses. Class is hosted at the Schweitzer Environmental Center in West Dundee’s Schweitzer Woods 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road. It costs $20 to attend. Payment can be in ... Read more
Green Wednesdays – Tax Rebates for Decarbonizing Your Home
http://www.thedukeabides.com/ 110 North Main Street, Crystal Lake, Illinois, United StatesSocialize at 5, program at 6. This event will be hybrid, for those who are unable to attend in person. Pre-registration is required for Zoom attendance.Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlduuvqT4rHdVJgybf94COln9Gpnk8b1NUAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Cohosted by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen ... Read more
Thom McNamee Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Kilted 5K
Join us for the fun in East Dundee! This is a great day to get your green on! Look for our Friends of the Fox River float and cheer us on! 11:00 AM - Parade Steps Off at Rose O'Hare's and ends at Bandito Barney's. Click here to sign up for the Kilted 5K at ... Read more
Fox River Summit 2024
Click here to register and get tickets. Featuring the Fox River's water heroes! Meet David, the legal eagle tackling chloride, Tom, the dock dude championing inclusive water fun, and Paul, the farming wizard saving water at Ravensholme. Karen's making waves with the Fabulous Fox Water Trail, while Wes is clearing dams for safety and nature. ... Read more
2024 Spring Fishing Classic Conservation Weekend
Join us at our table at Cabela's in Hoffman Estates, 5225 Prairie Stone Parkway. The event runs tomorrow too, but we'll only be there today, Saturday.