Walk #2 – Spring Creek Valley Forest Preserve
Spring Creek Valley Forest Preserve 388 Donlea Rd, Barrington Hills, Illinois, IL, United StatesWalk #2 - Spring Creek Valley Forest Preserve Bring your binoculars for this hike through a small portion of this huge (4,000 ac.) Cook County Forest Preserve. Because of its large size and variety of landforms (everything from wetlands to woodlands), Spring Lake sustains large and diverse animal populations. We’ll explore the glacial pools, remnant ... Read more
Raising Monarchs Event at Schweitzer
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesJoin Lindsay O'Connell and Jarett Sanchez for tips on raising, encouraging, and protecting Monarchs. Suggested donation $5, Students $2, Friends of the Fox River are always admitted FREE.
Board Meeting
IL, United States7:15 p.m. 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Road, West Dundee IL 60118 Call 815-356-6605 for directions. Check monthly as some dates get altered depending on Board availability. Public welcome.
Walk the Fox Fundraiser for Friends of the Fox – Volunteer Opportunity!
Otto Engineering 2 E. Main St., Carpentersville, IL, United StatesJoin the Family Fun Walk/Run on the Fox River Trail to learn fun facts as you walk and support the group that protects our river. 2.2 miles. $10 per person $25 for a family of four We need volunteers for the check-in table and at each station (we have scripts for you).
Northern Kane Fest on the Fox
Otto Engineering 2 E. Main St., Carpentersville, IL, United StatesAfter you Walk the Fox at 10:00, visit our table and spend the day on the Fox River enjoying local bands, restaurants, artists and children activities! Pony Ride, Music, Beer Garden and More….
Shoreline & Canoe River Clean Up
Seba Park 151 Water Street, South Elgin, IL, United StatesAce volunteer Jennifer Grommes conducts this clean up from Seba Park to the John Duerr Forest Preserve. Dress for the weather, bring sunscreen, your water bottle, wear a hat; bring old grocery bags (if you have them). We have grabbers (for reaching and picking up trash), bags and gloves. http://www.southelgin.com/index.asp?SEC=E67F81FD-76C6-4EFC-B6B1-4CFDB11216C5&DE=8604E929-96F6-4472-864A-4620252E1B0F&Type=B_BASIC
Find the Fox – Canoe Trip 3
Jon Duerr Woods Forest Preserve 35W003 State Rte 31, Sotuh Elgin, United StatesRiver Trip #3 Jon Duerr Woods to Ferson Creek Park – 4.45 miles We’ll begin our trip at the Jon Duerr Woods Canoe Launch at a geologically interesting place on the river. We’ll paddle past the “Five Islands”, around the largest and sharpest big bend in the river. Then it’s an easy paddle to the ... Read more
Friends of the Fox – Fox River Clean UP
Jon Duerr Woods Forest Preserve 35W003 State Rte 31, Sotuh Elgin, United StatesVolunteer extraordinaire Brad De Ark will be conducting a clean up from Jon Duerr Forest Preserve to Ferson Creek Park. This will be mostly "on the water," but we will need some shoreline support too. We will be partnering with PSC and IPC. Dress for the weather, bring sunscreen, your water bottle, wear a hat, ... Read more
Board Meeting
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United States7:15 p.m. 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Road, West Dundee IL 60118 Call 815-356-6605 for directions. Check monthly as some dates get altered depending on Board availability. Public welcome.
Crystal Lake Green Drinks – Nature Photography
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesJoin us at Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen. Head upstairs at Duke’s for info and inspiration, business and pleasure. Come talk about “greening” the future with others. Must be 21 to purchase alcohol – non-alcoholic drinks are available, of course!
River Clean Up – Route 20 to South Elgin
Route 20 & the Fox River Elgin, IL, United StatesVolunteer extraordinaire Jennifer Grommes leads this canoe/kayak cleanup. The starting point would be right at the DMV in Elgin on 31. There are baseball fields (Continental) there and there is a boat launch. Should be plenty of parking for everyone interested in attending. Our thanks to The Village Squire for providing the refreshments. Dress for the ... Read more
SIT. STAY. LOVE. Schweitzer goes to the dogs! Open House.
Our annual dog days event at the environmental center honors our dog park neighbors and benefits Ellie's Resale and Rescue on Route 31 in Carpentersville.They'll be bringing pups for adoption. The center will be open for tours and children's nature crafts. Purveyors of quality animal products are invited to display their wares for only $20, ... Read more
Miller/Coors Volunteer Day
W. C. Bartels Park Barrington and Water Streets, Est Dundee, IL, United StatesIn honor of the importance of water to their beer, volunteers from Miller/Coors will do shoreline cleaning and restoration on the Fox River in West Dundee.
Find the Fox – Canoe Trip 4
St. Mary's Park Prairie St and Rte 31, St. Charles, IL, United StatesRiver Trip #4 Mount St. Mary’s Park, St. Charles to Laurelwood Park Boat Launch, Batavia – 3.9 miles We’ll begin at the Mount St. Mary’s Park boat ramp in Saint Charles. This trip is largely through the two wooded corridors between the towns of St. Charles and Geneva, and between Geneva and Batavia. This trip ... Read more
Find the Fox Kayak trip 4
St. Mary's Park Prairie St and Rte 31, St. Charles, IL, United StatesRiver Trip #4 Mount St. Mary’s Park, St. Charles to Laurelwood Park Boat Launch, Batavia – 3.9 miles We’ll begin at the Mount St. Mary’s Park boat ramp in Saint Charles. This trip is largely through the two wooded corridors between the towns of St. Charles and Geneva, and between Geneva and Batavia. This trip ... Read more
Neu FREE Community Picnic
Max Freeman Park 222 East 3rd Street, East Dundee, IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River, Neu Family Dental is hosting a FREE community picnic at Max Freeman Park at 222 East 3rd Street in East Dundee.
Board Meeting
IL, United States7:15 p.m. 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Road, West Dundee IL 60118 Call 815-356-6605 for directions. Check monthly as some dates get altered depending on Board availability. Public welcome.
Crystal Lake Green Drinks
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesIt's the 7th Anniversary of Crystal Lake Green Drinks! Nature Photographer, Weg Thomas will show the bounty and beauty we are fortunate to have in our county through a visual presentation of some of his many photos. Weg has photographed for The Land Conservancy, McHenry County Conservation District, Volo Bog, and others over the years.
Isaac Walton League Willow Creek Cleanup
Isaac Walton League Lodge 899 Jay St, Elgin, United StatesStarting at the Walton Lodge in Elgin
Is there RADON in YOUR HOME?
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesThe Kane County Health Department is sending Shannon and Wayne Eastman to let us know what we need to do to protect our homes.
