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
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
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.
Green Drinks McHenry County – Illinois Future Energy Jobs
Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen 110 N Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesSarah Wochos, Board of Directors, Illinois Solar Energy Association The Illinois Future Energy Jobs Act is a new opportunity for homeowners/businesses to put solar on their property at a much lower cost. Or, people can participate through a Community Solar Farm as a subscriber. This is one of the many programs available through FEJA. Our speaker ... Read more
Discover the Wonders of Jelke Creek
IL, United StatesLearn about the wildlife in nearby streams 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 9th at the Schweitzer Environmental Center (SEC) when experts from the Jelke Creek Fox River Watershed Coalition present an exciting program that explores the creek (literally, wear boots!) and provides information about the organization’s goals. Meet at SEC at 12:30 p.m. ... Read more
FOFR Communication Committee Meeting
IL, United StatesCommunications 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 Downstream
Algonquin's Ganek Municipal Center 2200 Harnish Dr, algonquin, IL, United StatesThe Fox River Study Group (FRSG) often is asked, "is the Fox River water quality getting better or worse?" To answer that question, FRSG hired Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) scientists to plunge into available Fox River data. In 2002, ISWS created a database of water quality data collected in the Fox River watershed and ... Read more
FOFR Finance Committee Meeting
Increase Financial Collaboration and transparency by: a. Consider on on-line version of QuickBooks and implement b. Create reports to reflect program/project accounting Improve Internal Financial Controls a. Ensure financial records and reports ... Read more
Dundee Heritage Fest
West Dundee 125 Washington St, West Dundee, IL, United StatesFun-filled event includes live music and entertainment, beer garden, food and beverage vendors, Art in the Heartland Crafters, Antique and Classic Car Show, Children's Games and Art Activities, Chili Cook‑off, Fireworks and more. Look for the Friends of the Fox River tent on Saturday and Sunday where we'll be answering the question "Is the Fox ... Read more
Dundee Heritage Fest
West Dundee 125 Washington St, West Dundee, IL, United StatesFun-filled event includes live music and entertainment, beer garden, food and beverage vendors, Art in the Heartland Crafters, Antique and Classic Car Show, Children's Games and Art Activities, Chili Cook‑off, Fireworks and more. Look for the Friends of the Fox River tent on Saturday until 6 pm and Sunday until 5 pm where we'll be ... Read more
Algonquin “It’s Our River” Day
Cornish Park, AlgonquinThe Village of Algonquin along with the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County are sponsoring the 11th annual “It’s Our River Day” celebration and clean-up. The event will be held on September 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cornish Park in Algonquin. Come celebrate the beautiful Fox River and learn more about local environmental, ... Read more
Dundee Heritage Fest
West Dundee 125 Washington St, West Dundee, IL, United StatesFun-filled event includes live music and entertainment, beer garden, food and beverage vendors, Art in the Heartland Crafters, Antique and Classic Car Show, Children's Games and Art Activities, Chili Cook‑off, Fireworks and more. Look for the Friends of the Fox River tent on Saturday and Sunday where we'll be answering the question "Is the Fox ... 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
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.
