Birds in the Hood
IL, United StatesEnvironmentalist Dave Poweleit introduces you to your local feathered friends, their homes and habits. Weather permitting, he'll show you how to find them on a trail at Schweitzer. Dave's conducted the Dundee Great Backyard Bird Count in Dundee for the past two years.
Sustainability Expo
Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, United States100 vendors for all things green Learn hundreds of ways to lower your fossil-fuel energy use. Live more sustainably! Lower your energy bills, save water, be "Earth-friendly," and have fun doing it!
Earth Day Celebration
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin, IL, United StatesJoin us at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center We will be hosting a booth along with dozens of environmentally conscious vendors and gathering pledges to conserve and improve our water quality. There will be music, food and plenty of fun to share with your family.
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.
Mother’s Day at Schweitzer
IL, United StatesCelebrate Mother Earth with a workday at the center. We'll be clearing garden beds. Call to let us know you'll join us; we'll have pizza and salad for volunteers. 815-356-6605
Tyler Creek Watershed Coalition meeting
Judson University in the Alumni Room 151 N State St, , Elgin, IL, United StatesBoard 6 p.m., General Meeting 7 p.m.
Tyler Creek Watershed Coalition meeting
Judson University in the Alumni Room 151 N State St, , Elgin, IL, United StatesBoard 6:00 p.m., General 7:00 p.m.
Isaak Walton League Cleanup Re-scheduled
Postponed to May 21st The cleanup has been rescheduled to next Saturday, May 21st due to high water and weather conditions.
Find the Fox – Walking Tour 1
Glacial Park 6313 Harts Road, Ringwood, IL, United StatesThe Walk Tour Series Each walk begins at 9am on the 2nd Saturday of each month until the last tour in October. Tours are approximately 1.5 – 2.5 miles, and one hour plus in length. Walk #1 – Glacial Park Glacial Park is 3,400 acres of rolling prairie, delta kames, oak savanna bisected by the ... Read more
Fox River Clean up – Buffalo Park
Buffalo Park Forest Preserve 1 Alan Drive, Algonquin, IL, United StatesJoin coordinator Jennifer Grommes at Buffalo Park Forest Preserve in Algonquin, IL Look for the Friends of the Fox River banner and dress for the weather!
Find the Fox – Canoe Trip 1
Cornish Park 101 S Harrison St, Algonquin, United StatesAlgonquin to Fox River Shores Forest Preserve 3.5 miles This will be the first in a series of trips on the Fox River. Friends of the Fox River will conduct a series of canoe, kayaking on the Fox River, and a series of walking trips throughout the Fox Valley. These trips will explore the river ... Read more
Izaak Walton League Cleanup of Willow Creek
Isaac Walton League Lodge 899 Jay St, Elgin, United StatesThis is a walking stream/stream bank cleanup due to low water and/or narrow stream. Meet at the Izaak Walton League lodge ato sign in, get supplies and find out where to go. Wear clothes that you can get wet and dirty. Dress for the weather. Please register for this free event.
Fox River Cleanup – Batavia
Blackard Skate and Bike Park 411 River Street, Batavia, IL, United StatesJoin Friends of the Fox River and the City of Batavia at Blackard Skate and Bike Park at 9:00. Dress for the weather and look for the Friends of the Fox River banner.
Find the Fox – River Kayak Trip 1
Cornish Park 101 S Harrison St, Algonquin, United StatesAlgonquin to Fox River Shores Forest Preserve 3.5 miles This will be the first in a series of trips on the Fox River. Friends of the Fox River will conduct a series of canoe, kayaking on the Fox River, and a series of walking trips throughout the Fox Valley. These trips will explore the river ... Read more
Shoreline/Canoe Clean Up
Voyageur's Landing Forest Preserve 50 Airport Road, Elgin, IL, United StatesAce volunteers Jennifer Grommes and Katie Meyer conduct this clean up. Dress for the weather, wear a hat; bring sunscreen and a water bottle. We have grabbers (for reaching and picking up trash), bags and gloves. This park no longer connects to the east side of the river, the bridge was removed last year. Part ... Read more
Schweitzer Environmental Center – New Dundee Nature Park
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesSorry to report, our Mosquito Abatement program has been cancelled due to an unforeseen on the part of the presenter. Dundee Township Supervisor Sue Harney introduces the innovative installation planned for Library Springs. She tells us what a nature park is and how it differs from a traditional playground. Sue will also have on hand ... Read more
River Clean Up with Elgin Police & Firemen
Walton Island park Fox River Trail, Elgin, IL, United StatesOfficer Rick Demierre has asked us to co host the shoreline clean up again this year. Elgin Fire Department divers will be in the water. Dress for the weather, bring sunscreen, wear a hat, bring a water bottle and old grocery bags. We have grabbers (for reaching and picking up trash), bags and gloves. http://www.cityofelgin.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Walton-Island-Park-73 ... Read more
Find the Fox – Canoe Trip 2
Carpentersville Dam N Lincoln Ave,, Carpentersville, IL, United StatesRiver Trip #2 Carpentersville Dam to Voyageur’s Landing – 3.85 miles This trip begins just downstream of the Carpentersville Dam. You’ll paddle through the pleasant urban corridor of Carpentersville and East and West Dundee. For the last mile or so of the trip the river broadens out as it begins to pool above the next ... Read more
Crystal Lake Green Drinks – Raising Chickens in your Backyard
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesMargaret Fox-Hawthorne will be talking about Backyard Chickens! Margaret has been raising chickens for over 25 years. Among the topics covered will be the essentials of raising a small egg laying chicken flock, feed, supplies, predators and breeds, in addition to the McHenry County UDO requirements for raising chickens in unincorporated McHenry County. Join us ... Read more
