News About Recycling – Schweitzer Environmental Center
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesKatie Meyer Presents: What do you do with old electronics? Where can you recycle styrofoam? How can you help your neighbors get into recycling without being a pest? You want to stop adding to the garbage in landfills and the dump - is it possible? Katie Meyer presents some solutions. Suggested $5 donation at the door.
Protect the Fox River – Stop Longmeadow
Village Pizza and Pub 2496 N. Randall Road, Elgin, IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River is opposed to the proposed Longmeadow Parkway. Please consider attending the fundraiser to help raise the legal fees necessary to stop this project. For details on the project, visit: Stoplongmeadow.com or their facebook page.
Fox River Study Group Annual Meeting
Batavia City Hall 100 N. Island Ave, Batavia, IL, United StatesAGENDA 9:30 – 10 am Networking/Displays/Coffee 10 – 11:40 am Program Introductions Fox River Study Group 2016 Activities ---Cindy Skrukrud, Chair Continuous Water Quality Monitoring-Fox River Algonquin ---Clint Bailey, USGS 2016 Benthic Algae Sampling ---Karen Clementi, Deuchler Environmental Enhancing a MS4 Program with Help from Fox River Study Group ---Mark Phipps, City of Aurora Fox ... Read more
Crystal Lake Green Drinks
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesRehab in Crystal Lake Neil and Carmen Boyer will be on hand to share the rehab project they have been working on for the past two years. "We will tell our story of the why we wanted to tackle a rundown, empty and ugly building in Crystal Lake. We will include how we found the ... Read more
Friends of the Fox River Annual Meeting – Public Welcome
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesYou are invited join the Board of Friends of the Fox River in celebrating our progress and successes over the past year at our Annual Meeting on Monday, November 7th at 7 p.m. at Schweitzer Environmental Center, 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road in West Dundee. We will begin with a presentation of “The State of FOFR” by ... Read more
Schweitzer Environmental Center Event – Power your home with the Sun!
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesPaige Fitton's house was the first to go solar in Elgin. It turned out great! How did she do it? She'll give tips on: researching permitting procedure analyzing financial incentive payback time and explain the process for choosing an installer There will be plenty of time for Q & A. Donation suggested.
Board Retreat
Rosie O'Hare's 10 north River Street, East Dundee, IL, United StatesFall Harvest Market
Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin 39w830 Highland Ave, Elgin, IL, United StatesThis is the 20th semi-annual indoor market for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin featuring: Arnold’s Farm: Pasture-raised natural meats: beef, pork, sheep, chicken, turkey McQueen Station Farm Co-op: Strawberry transplants Natural Beauty by Margie: Natural skin care made from seeds, oils and herbs River Valley Ranch & Kitchens: Mushrooms, salsas, sauces, granola, vegan tamales ... Read more
Opt Outside Today
Enjoy the holiday with your family and friends in our watershed forests and open space. http://kaneforest.com/findPreserve.aspx http://www.dupageforest.com/preserves.aspx http://www.dundeetownship.org/index.phpm=53 http://www.dundeetownship.org/index.php http://www.mccdistrict.org/rccms/ http://fpdcc.com/preserves-and-trails/maps/
Board Meeting Relocated
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesMeeting at Riverside Water Treatment Plant 375 W. River Road Elgin (near Judson College) 7:00 Public welcome.
Crystal Lake Green Drinks – Wine
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesInfo TC
Schweitzer Environmental Center – Nature Arts & Crafts
IL, United StatesLocal artists, artisans, and crafters fill the center with holiday gift items and decor. Cookies and evergreen centerpieces are offered too. Do your holiday shopping with nature in mind. There's something for every price point.
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.
Green Drinks McHenry County
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesGreen Drinks is sponsored by the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen. Senator Pam Althoff will be the guest speaker at the January 4th Green Drinks event. Senator Althoff has represented the 32nd District in the Illinois Legislature since 2003 and was recently re-elected for another term. She has been a ... Read more
Schweitzer Restoration Workday Cancelled
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesVolunteers meet at Schweitzer Environmental Center and proceed to the restoration area to remove invasive species. June Keibler and Katie Meyer co steward. Dress for the weather; wear waterproof boots, work gloves, sunscreen.
Schweitzer Environmental Center – State of the River 2017
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesGary Swick, President of Friends of the Fox River, updates attendees on the current state of the river and reviews what the organization and other organizations are doing to educate about and protect it. He'll focus on the natural history, cultural history, human influence, protection history, current projects and positive steps being taken.
2017 DuPage Environmental Summit
U Naperville Meeting and Conference Center 120 E Diehl Rd #150, Naperville, IL, United StatesFocuses on Native Landscaping "Landscaping for a Healthier Life" is the theme of the 2017 DuPage Environmental Summit on Thursday, January 19 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the NIU Naperville Meeting and Conference Center. This free seminar is open to community leaders, conservation groups, and anyone interested in learning more about getting involved in local ... Read more
Green Drinks McHenry County
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesJaki Berggren presents - Visit McHenry County Green Drinks is sponsored by the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and 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! ... Read more
Schweitzer Restoration Workday
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesVolunteers meet at Schweitzer Environmental Center and proceed to the restoration area to remove invasive species. June Keibler and Katie Meyer co steward. Dress for the weather; wear waterproof boots, work gloves, sunscreen.
Schweitzer Committee Meeting
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesPlan upcoming activities, events, etc. with loyal volunteers.
