Water Quality & Nutrient Management Seminar
Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, United StatesKane DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District Winter Seminar Series Plan to attend this seminar designed for anyone who is interested in urban and agricultural water quality issues. Presentations will include the following plus an Illinois Urban Manual Update. Debra Shore and Albert Cox, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District: Harmful in Water, Essential on Land: ... Read more
Communications Committee Meeting
Elgin Public House 219 E. Chicago St., Elgin, IL, United StatesRegular meeting of the FOFR Communications Committee
Green Drinks McHenry County
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesSpeaker is Kit Cashmore, owner of Cashmore Produce and Ponics - how does he grow an abundance of lettuce and tomatoes year round hydroponically in McHenry County? He'll tell all. 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 ... Read more
Izaak Walton League Open House in Elgin
Isaak Walton League 899 Jay Street, Elgin, IL, United StatesThe Elgin Chapter is holding and open house to showcase the exciting events happening at the house this year, including: Archery Outdoor Stewardship Children's Programs Monthly Educational Programs Scouting Activities All while practicing conservation and advocating outdoor recreation. One of the oldest conservation groups in the U.S. "Defenders of Soil, Air, Woods, Waters and Wildlife. ... Read more
Board Meeting – Location & time change
Waubonsee Community College Downtown Aurora campus 8 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States4:30 p.m. We're meeting at Waubonsee Downtown Aurora Campus before the One Earth Film Festival Directions and parking link below. Check monthly as some dates get altered depending on Board availability. Public welcome.
One Earth Film Fest
Waubonsee Community College Downtown Aurora campus 8 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesPlease sign up for tickets - they're free but space is limited. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hometown-habitat-mondaywaubonsee-community-college-tickets-31476469969 At 6:30 p.m. Attend Sustainability Resource Fair and visit Friends of the Fox River's table as well as others who are sponsoring the event. At 7:00 p.m. View the film featuring Doug Tallamy, "Hometown Habitat," and welcome award-winning director Catherine Zimmerman.
5th Annual Fox River Summit 2017
Burlington, WI WI, United StatesThe Southeast Fox River Partnership presents Fox River Summit: Celebrating SUCCESS & Addressing Shared Challenges in the Fox River Watershed KEYNOTE PRESENTATION TESTING THE WATERS: HACKING OUR WAY INTO THE FUTURE OF WATER QUALITY SAMPLING by Dr. Eric Compas, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dr. Eric Compas is an Associate Professor in the Geography, Geology, ... Read more
Thom McNamee Memorial St. Patricks Day Parade & Kilted 5K
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, 296 Williams Place, East Dundee, IL 60118 296 Williams Place, East Dundee, ILFriends of the Fox received over $4000 last year from the parade proceeds. Please come and join the fun this year! The 5K starts at 8:30 LOCATION: Start/Finish Area Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, 296 Williams Place, East Dundee, IL 60118. The race route is a straight in and out on the Fox River Trail path. To register: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Dundee/Kilted5K ... Read more
Cancelled – Composting with Worms at Schweitzer Environmental Center
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesThis event has been cancelled due to illness of the presenter. We will instead show "Hometown Habitat" by award-winning director Catherine Zimmerman, featuring Doug Tallamy, Professor & Chair of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware and author of Bringing Nature Home: How you can sustain wildlife with native plants.
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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.
Schweitzer Restoration Workday
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River leases the Schweitzer Environmental Center from the Kane County Forest Preserve District for environmental restoration, meetings, events, education from the Forest Preserve in partnership with School District 300. (We host a restoration workday every first Thursday of the month - this Tuesday was rescheduled to accommodate spring break and vacation ... Read more
Communications Committee Meeting
Elgin Public House 219 E. Chicago St., Elgin, IL, United StatesRegular meeting of the FOFR Communications Committee
April Green Drinks McHenry County
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesOn the first Wednesday of each month, environmentally-minded people gather upstairs at Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen to network and talk about “greening” the future. Everyone is welcome. The APRIL PROGRAM is Scott Hennings & Ben Redding from the McHenry County Division of Transportation. Scott Hennings, Principal Transportation Planner and Ben Redding, the new Design Manager for the ... Read more
Learn to Plant an Organic Garden at Schweitzer Environmental Center
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesPlease RSVP below. Discover helpful tips on how to grow and maintain happy, healthy vegetables from our very own volunteer gardeners. Donation suggested Friends of the Fox River are always FREE Schweitzer Environmental Center is a partnership of School District 300, Kane County Forest Preserve District, and Friends of the Fox River.
North Elgin Fox River Cleanup with State Representative Anna Moeller
Gail Borden Library 270 N. Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United StatesPlease join us ~ meet in the parking lot; look for our banner. Friends of the Fox River will provide guidelines and instructions as part of our mission to preserve, restore and protect the river. Garbage bags, grabbers, gloves, snacks and water will be provided. Participants should dress for the weather, bring refillable water bottles, wear sturdy, waterproof ... Read more
Earth Day at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin, IL, United StatesIt's the 4th annual FREE celebration featuring fun for the whole family, including hikes, seed planting, healthy snacks, face painting, giveaways, nature play, crafts, live music and a photo booth sponsored by the Elgin Sustainability Commission. Organizations in attendance will be: Baxter and Woodman Bravo Magazine Carbon Day Automotive Northern Kane County Wild Ones Citizens ... Read more
Native & Cultural Heritage Celebration – Gail Borden Library
Gail Borden Library 270 N. Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United StatesCelebrating traditions, history and the Fox River. Interactive music, dance and crafts. 3:30 Fox River Water blessing
May Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesThe public is invited.
Communications Committee Meeting
Elgin Public House 219 E. Chicago St., Elgin, IL, United StatesRegular meeting of the FOFR Communications Committee
