Schweitzer Committee Meeting
IL, United StatesCommittee meets to review upcoming events and activities.
Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting
IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River meet monthly to hear board, staff, and committee reports, review upcoming events and their strategic plan. The public is invited.
Crystal Lake Green Drinks
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesGuest speaker: SCOTT KUYKENDALL McHenry County Water Resource Specialist, McHenry County Department of Planning & Development Water is necessary for all life, health and economic well-being. Thanks to our unique geologic history, residents of McHenry County are able to enjoy access to safe, clean and affordable water resources. However, this is only true if we continue ... Read more
Schweitzer Restoration Workday
Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesJoin us and Township Open Space volunteers; we'll be removing and burning invasive plants. Dress for the weather. Turn into the Forest Preserve gate on the west side of Sleepy Hollow Road and follow road to the big brick house. Walk to the woods west of the house ( and down the grass hill) to ... Read more
Schweitzer Second Sunday: Conserve Water – Plant a Native Garden
IL, United StatesWant to save on your water bill, see more birds and butterflies? Seasoned gardeners/naturalists share tips on starting and maintaining a native garden. The panel will recommend species to plant and how they're different from non-natives. You'll be able to ask questions and get specific advice on your own garden concerns.
FREP Noon Network
Urban Coyotes in the Chicago Region Stanley D. Gehrt, Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Extension Wildlife Specialist, School of Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University Dr. Stanley D. Gehrt is the Principal Investigator of the Cook County Coyote Project, having initiated the study in 2000. As Chair of the Center for Wildlife Research at the ... Read more
City of Elgin Earth Day Celebration
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin, IL, United StatesThe City of Elgin will host its 5th annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 21, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, located at 28 Brookside Drive in Elgin. People of all ages are invited to attend this free, family-friendly event and learn about ways to protect the planet. Local organizations will be ... Read more
8th Annual 5K for Water
Spa Bleu Hair Salon 106 N. Second Street, West Dundee, IL, United StatesDundee Friend of the Fox River promotes clean water during Earth Week culminating in their annual 5K
REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL IN ROCKFORD
Prairie Street Brewhouse 200 Prairie Street, Rockford, ILSince 2006, the Reel Paddling Film Festival has been showcasing the very best paddling films. The World Tour screens in more than 120 cities around the world. You’ll be inspired to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push extremes, embrace an active outdoor lifestyle and appreciate the wild places. All while enjoying a craft brew, great ... Read more
Greening our Community – Earth Day at FERMILAB
FERMILAB Kirk Road and Pine Street, Batavia, IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River will be participating in the event to celebrate Earth Day so FERMILAB employees will have a better understanding of how they can be more involved in local green initiatives.
Green Drinks McHenry County – Container Veggies
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesRICH TOBIASZ, McHenry County Master Gardener talks about Container Veggies. Do you live in a condo or apartment with perhaps only a balcony or patio? Would you like something besides flowers on your deck? Or maybe you’d just like to experiment with something different. Join Rich as he looks at growing veggies in containers. From container ... Read more
Schweitzer Restoration Workday
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesMeet at the center. Dress for the weather, wear long sleeves, long pants, a hat, sunscreen, closed-toe waterproof shoes. Invasive plants will be cut and burned. You'll assist by dragging brush to the fire. Bring loppers to cut smaller branches.
Plant Sale – Plant a Native Garden – Save Water
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin, IL, United StatesNorthern Kane County Wild Ones will help you! 113 species of native plants for sun, shade, rain, pollinators will be featured for sale. Affordable prices - pints are $5 each, plugs are $3 apiece. Master gardeners and naturalists will be on hand to advise you with your choices. Local native landscape designer and author Patricia ... Read more
Schweitzer Restoration Workday
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesMeet at the center. Dress for the weather, wear long sleeves, long pants, a hat, sunscreen, closed-toe waterproof shoes. Invasive plants will be cut and burned. You'll assist by dragging brush to the fire. Bring loppers to cut smaller branches.
Schweitzer Committee Meeting
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River Committee meets to discuss upcoming events and building work. The public is invited.
Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesBoard members convene to discuss upcoming events and current campaigns, our strategic plan, educational programs, etc. The public is welcome.
FREP Membership Meeting – Reptiles & Amphibians of Kane County
Hickory Hills Discover Center 3795 Campton Hills Drive, St. Charles, IL, United StatesReptiles and Amphibians of Kane County Tom Anton, Herpetologist, The Ecological Consulting Group, LLC. First a brief FREP membership meeting, then the special program: Tom Anton is an independent herpetologist doing business as The Ecological Consulting Group, LLC. specializing in conservation biology and ecological research with an emphasis on fauna, to include freshwater mussels, decapod ... Read more
NEW – Love Our River Days
Gail Borden Library 270 N. Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United StatesCancelled due to stormy weather. Watch for a new June date! Our first in a series ~ Fox River Spring Cleaning and Celebration Join the fun! Register here to be a litter reduction data collector https://friendsofthefoxriver.org/2018/03/03/love-river-days/
The Natural and Cultural History of the Fox
Gail Borden Library 270 N. Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River President Gary Swick presents a program on the state of the Fox River. The public is welcome.
Love Our River Day – Yorkville
Southbank Original Barbeque 129 E. Hydraulic Street, Yorkville, IL, United StatesSouthbank Original BBQ and Sweetwater Brewing Co. are teaming up to throw a FUNdraiser for Friends of the Fox River. Be a Fox River Champion! Join the party & help the Fox River. Please sign up http://foxriverchampions.org/sign-up/ Enjoy live music, Sweetwater Brewing Company’s craft brewed beer and SOB’s exceptional wood cooked barbecue for $25.00 per person and 100% of ... Read more
