Protecting Watersheds
EMSA Elgin Math and Science Academy 1600 Dundee Ave. Elgin, IL 60120, Elgin, United StatesFriends of the Fox River president Gary Swick presents a program about community action and education in protecting our watershed. Green Guerilla, Eco-Friendly Land Management, owned and founded by Chris Flaherty will also be conducting a pop-up plant sale.
RENEW at Side Street Studio Arts
Side Street Studio Arts 15 Ziegler Court Elgin, IL 60120, Elgin, IsraelRENEW is a live PAINTING competition. The audience votes for two winners from each clash. The eight finalists will come together in our City Final. More info here to sign up.
Dundee Park District Summer Camp All Week
This program is not for public attendance. If you have a child or children you'd like to sign up for summer camp, contact Bob Russo Recreation Supervisor at (847) 428-7131 x1204 or brusso@dtpd.org Formerly known as Survivor Camp, Friends of the Fox River provides fun, educational activities for boys and girls from 9 to 14 ... Read more
No Clean Water No Good Beer (or Wine)
Bandito Barney’s 10 N River St, East Dundee, United StatesJoin us for our 9th annual FUNdraiser at Bandito Barney's in East Dundee. Your admission gains you tickets for samples of craft beer and wine PLUS appetizers. Get your tickets here Enjoy mingling with other river lovers and try your luck at our great raffle for prizes from local businesses including bike shops, restaurants, hair ... Read more
Rusty Rodeo 2024
Primrose Farm, 5N726 Crane Rd St. Charles, ILFREE! Join us for this annual tradition at North Aurora Island Park. There are underwater varmints in our local streams and rivers! This is an “in the river” experience with a scientific purpose. Rusty Crawfish are a recent inhabitant of streams in the Fox River Watershed. They are native to Ohio, but in our watershed, ... Read more
3rd Annual Highlands on the Island
This is the educational back-to-school picnic at South End Park in West Dundee. Dundee Highlands Elementary School community members come out to enjoy our river. We travel in canoes, have an information table, learn about macroinvertebrates and other small river animals, explore the island with learning materials.
Midwest Beaver Summit
Join the Illinois Beaver Alliance, Together for Nature / Juntos para la Naturaleza IL and 17 others for the second annual, virtual Midwest Beaver Summit! Learn about the ecological value of keeping beavers on our Midwestern watersheds and how to coexist using nonlethal beaver management tools. Register for your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../2024-midwest-beaver-summit... Zoom information will be provided ... Read more
Schweitzer Second Sunday – Exploring the Fox River with Camera and Kayak
Schweitzer Environmental Center 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL 60118 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, Illinois, United StatesNature photographer and paddler Stephen Thomas presents a program about his adventures photographing wildlife along the Fox River.A retired biology, general science, physical science teacher, Stephen incorporated a photographic component into all of his teaching experiences. His beautiful cards are for sale at the center. The program is free but donations are gratefully accepted. Register ... Read more
McHenry County Water Forum
McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium (Building B), 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake, Illinois, United StatesStormwater: Water Quality, Flooding, Land Use and Resiliency in McHenry County The public and policymakers are invited to learn more about McHenry County’s water supply, and the need to use it wisely and protect it. This program will be held at the McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium (Building B), 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. The ... Read more
It’s Our Fox River Day – A Watershed-Wide Celebration
Fox RiverOn Saturday, September 21, Friends of the Fox River will coordinate our fifth river-length event on the entire Fox River from Waukesha, Wisconsin to the confluence in Ottawa, Illinois. Here's how to participate. We are reaching out to Mayors, City Councils, Park Districts and Forest Preserve Districts along the river, along with environmental groups, faith ... Read more
State Representative Matt Hanson hosts…
Oswego Library 32 West Jefferson St. Oswego, IL 32 West Jefferson St., Oswego, Illinois, United StatesMeet the Friends of the Fox River & Waubonsie Creek at this family-oriented event. The event will include a history of the area and a walk to Hudson's Crossing Park and Waubonsie Creek. Dress for the weather and wear waterproof shoes or boots if you'd like to wade into the stream. Call to register: 630-425-3965 ... Read more
McHenry County Green Drinks – Winter Chloride Watchers
This is a hybrid event: See you at Duke's (address below) or use this link to zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87323402178?pwd=EU9ToPNJROjWeiujB5XQ1fE8TUSAjK.1#success Presentation Description: The program will be presented by Jennifer Hammer, an ecologist who has been working with The Conservation Foundation for over 25 years helping to lead watershed and land restoration efforts. She has served in ... Read more
FREP Noon Network – Reintroducing American bison as large grazers in our local preserves
Speakers: Michelle Blackburn, Kane Co FPD, Brenna Ness, McHenry County Conservation DistrictLocation: Nature Center of Crystal Lake Park Dist. 330 N Main St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 330 N Main StCrystal Lake, Illinois 60014
Important River News
Schweitzer Environmental Center 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd. 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, Illinois, United StatesKane & McHenry County Referendums - What's in it for YOU? And Carpentersville Dam Update. Friends of the Fox River President Gary Swick hosts Kane County Board President Chris Kious to break down the benefits of the Kane County Forest Preserve District referendum for you.Gary also hosts Board Member and Engineer Art Malm to detail ... Read more
Shoreline Cleanup with the Kane County Forest Preserve
Fox River Shores 701 N. Williams Road, Carpentersville, Illinois, United StatesJoin Friends of the Fox River and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for 2 opportunities to help with shoreline cleanups - Thursday, October 24 and Saturday, October 26. No need to register. Bring your gloves and available cleanup tools.
Shoreline Cleanup with the Kane County Forest Preserve
Fox River Shores 701 N. Williams Road, Carpentersville, Illinois, United StatesJoin Friends of the Fox River and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for 2 opportunities to help with shoreline cleanups – Thursday, October 24 and Saturday, October 26. No need to register. Bring your gloves and available cleanup tools.
Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting
Please call to be included in this hybrid meeting 815-356-6605 and for zoom link. Board members convene to discuss upcoming events and current campaigns, our strategic plan, programs, etc. The public is welcome.
Schweitzer Second Sunday – Meet the Raptors
It's a mystery exactly which birds Wings and Talons* will bring. Much depends on the condition of the birds on the day of the program. There will be an owl and a falcon or hawk. Did you know that many birds of prey (also known as raptors) can be found in our area? According to ... Read more
Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting
Please call or email to be included in this hybrid meeting: info@fotfr.org or 815-356-6605. Board members convene to discuss upcoming events and current campaigns, our strategic plan, programs, etc. The public is welcome.
Nature Arts & Crafts & Calendar Sale
Inspired by Nature and Created by Local Artists Join us for Second Sundays at Schweitzer Environmental Center on Sunday, December 8, 11:00 pm – 3:00 pm for our annual Nature Arts & Crafts Show. The center becomes a holiday wonderland while artists and craftspeople gather to show and sell their nature-inspired wares. Find a truly unique ... Read more