Find the Fox Canoe Trip #2
Cornish Park, AlgonquinRiver Trip #2 Cornish Park, Algonquin to Fox River Shores Forest Preserve Boat Ramp - 3.5 miles This season’s river trips starts out easy with the shortest trip of the series. After a brief paddling skills review and safety talk, we’ll put in from Cornish Park. We'll start out paddling in shallow water with occasional ... Read more
FOFR Executive Committee Meeting
Provide general oversight and direction for the organization and board. Supervise staff. Guide board recruiting and development. Review organization By-Laws and recommend updates as needed. Perform other functions as described in Article IX, Section 2 of the By-Laws. Develop the monthly board meeting agenda Join our committee to be part of this meeting. Contact below.
Introduction to Fly Casting
IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River welcomes L. L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School leader, Bev DeJovine to their Schweitzer Environmental Center on Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. for an introduction to fly casting. Friends of the Fox River board member Pat Okonek, an avid Fox River fly fisherman himself, will lead the ... Read more
Find the Fox Canoe Trip #3
Carpentersville Dam N Lincoln Ave,, Carpentersville, IL, United StatesCanoe Trip #3 Carpentersville Dam to Voyageur’s Landing, Elgin – 3.85 miles This trip begins just downstream of the Carpentersville Dam. We’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 ... Read more
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. Join our committee to be part of this meeting. Contact below.
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.
FOFR Communication Committee Meeting
Purpose: Communications Committee is a vehicle and resource for other committees and board members to utilize. Our goal is to communicate their messages whether it is (but not limited to) the newsletter, a blog, event or news release, on or off line, to the public. Join our committee to be part of this meeting. Contact ... Read more
FREP’s 22nd Annual Summer Social
Fabayan Forest Preserve 1925 S. Batavia Avenue, Geneva, IL, United StatesJoin FREP for a cookout celebration, some summer socializing and toss in a little tour of a watershed restoration project at the Shelter east of Route 25. AND it’s Nancy Williamson’s retirement from the IDNR Celebration! Bring an appetizer, salad, side dish or dessert to share. We'll provide the grilled meat & beverages, and papergoods/utensils. ... Read more
FOFR Education Committee Meeting
IL, United StatesEducate citizens about environmental conditions, threats and opportunities in the Fox River Watershed. Manage the Fox River Watershed Monitoring Network operations. This includes staff, equipment, communications, scheduling, financing, data management and field procedures. Manage educational displays, activities, scheduling and presentations at events. Develop/improve formal Outreach Education programs/curricula as needed. Develop and implement informal education programs ... Read more
Find the Fox Canoe Trip #4
Carpentersville Dam N Lincoln Ave,, Carpentersville, IL, United StatesCanoe Trip #4 Carpentersville Dam to Voyageur’s Landing, Elgin – 3.85 miles This trip begins just downstream of the Carpentersville Dam. We’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 ... Read more
FOFR Executive Committee Meeting
Provide general oversight and direction for the organization and board. Supervise staff. Guide board recruiting and development. Review organization By-Laws and recommend updates as needed. Perform other functions as described in Article IX, Section 2 of the By-Laws. Develop the monthly board meeting agenda Join our committee to be part of this meeting. Contact below.
Join the Watershed Watchdog Team
Towne Park 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin, IL, United StatesLearn how to monitor the health of our streams 2 Convenient Local Sessions There are opportunities for stream site stewardship as data collectors, and as educators through an established formal education program that brings students to their local streams throughout the watershed. Interested individuals should have a background in, or at a mimimum, an ... Read more
Join the Watershed Watchdog Team
Towne Park 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin, IL, United StatesLearn how to monitor the health of our streams 2 Convenient Local Sessions 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. There are opportunities for stream site stewardship as data collectors, and as educators through an established formal education program that brings students to their local streams throughout the watershed. Interested individuals should have a background in, ... Read more
Green Drinks McHenry County
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United States"Stump The Recycler" Special guests: Kristy Hecke, Solid Waste Manager for McHenry County Kim Hankins, Director of Sustainability, McHenry County College and representatives from waste haul & recycling companies. On the first Wednesday of each month, environmentally-minded people gather to network and talk about sustainable programs and “greening” the future. Everyone is welcome to attend
Schweitzer Committee Meeting
IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River Committee meets to discuss upcoming events and building work. The public is invited. Join our committee to be part of this meeting. Contact below.
Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting
IL, United StatesBoard members convene to discuss upcoming events and current campaigns, our strategic plan, educational programs, etc. The public is welcome.
FREP Downstream Noon Network – Carpentersville Field Tour
Carpentersville Public Works 1075 Tamarac Drive, Carpentersville, IL, United StatesMeet at Public Works and drive to the site. We will tour 4 sites along the shores of the Fox River in downtown Carpentersville where the Village has undertaken projects to reclaim, stabilize, and beautify the riverbank. Working with various partners including Otto Engineering as the landowner, these project provided new river access points, and ... Read more
Dive into Reading – Night at Gail Borden Library
Gail Borden Library 270 N. Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United StatesJoin Friends of the Fox River and dozens of other local organizations as we help celebrate kids who have finished the summer reading challenge at Elgin libraries. Finishers are invited to this special after-hours celebration featuring dancing, magic, and more! Children receive their ticket, and other special prizes, when they present their completed Summer Reading ... Read more
Dogs Rule at Schweitzer Environmental Center
IL, United StatesBring your favorite canine to the Schweitzer Open House as we welcome dogs into this special home in a once a year event sponsored by the Friends of the Fox River. Our namesake, Emily Schweitzer, a distant relative of Albert Schweitzer, raised Irish Setters in the kennel behind the house. She loved her dogs dearly, ... Read more
FOFR Communication Committee Meeting
IL, United StatesPurpose: Communications Committee is a vehicle and resource for other committees and board members to utilize. Our goal is to communicate their messages whether it is (but not limited to) the newsletter, a blog, event or news release, on or off line, to the public. Join our committee to be part of this meeting. Contact ... Read more
