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.
Geneva River Cleanup
Island park 2 IL Route 25, Geneva, IL, United StatesHosted by the Natural Resources Committee, this annual cleanup involves both the shoreline and on the river efforts. Friends of the Fox River encourages you to participate in this event.
Green Drinks McHenry County – Green Burials, what are the choices?
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesCaroline Vuyadinov, Executive Director of the Midwest Green Burial Society and writer of the weekly blog, Beyond the Pall. Caroline worked in both the conventional and alternative death care industry for the last seven years. She has appeared on WGN TV and The Survivalist Podcast speaking on the importance of ecological and self-empowered burial choices. Recently ... 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
FREP Downstream – CANCELLED EVENT – Little Rock Creek Preserve – Maramech Addition field tour
Kendall County Historic District Courthouse 110 W. Madison Street Yorkville, IL 60560, Yorkville, IL, United StatesCANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER PREDICTION This will be a caravan with hosts Dave Guritz and Dan Lobbes. This acquisition was made possible by a partnership between The Conservation Foundation and the Kendall County Forest Preserve District, with funding from several sources. The Little Rock Creek acquisition is located near the Little Rock Creek confluence ... Read more
Representative Anna Moeller/Friends of the Fox River Cleanup/ComEd
Gail Borden Library 270 N. Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United StatesMeet at Gail Borden Library - north end of parking lot. Look for the Friends of the Fox River banner. Dress for the weather. We'll have gloves - bags - grabbers. REGISTER HERE
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 #10
Hudson Crossing, Oswego South Harrison Street, Oswego, IL, United StatesFind The Fox Canoe Trip #10 Hudson Crossing, Oswego to Saw Wee Kee Park, Oswego – 5.8 miles This trip begins at paddle through the wooded islands downstream of the town to our final take-out at Saw Wee Kee Park. Please order tickets here: https://friendsofthefoxriver.org/find-the-fox-2018-tour-series/
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.
McHenry County College – Green Living Expo
McHenry County College Luecht Conference Center 8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesJoin Friends of the Fox River as we learn about the latest in sustainable living, get ideas for energy saving, shop for green gifts, and take in fun, educational exhibits. Stop by our table and say hello to president Gary Swick and board members Art Malm and Cheryl Crates.
Cancelled – Restoration at Schweitzer Environmental Center
Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesWe're sorry to cancel due to rain.
Green Cars – Green Drinks McHenry County
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesJeff Miller and Simon Gibson, Fox Valley Electric Auto Association Do you know the difference between a Chevy Volt and a Chevy Bolt? Do you have a teen age driver that needs around town transportation? Do the letters PHEV not yet hold a special place in your heart? We will provide an overview of available ... Read more
A FOX RIVER TESTIMONY: A COMMUNITY SYMPOSIUM
Aurora University 347 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora, IL 60506, Aurora, United StatesYou must register for this! Friends of the Fox River will have a table at this event in the Crimini Auditorium featuring a panel of scientists, educators and ecologists as they share their expertise and appreciation for the Fox River and its associated landscapes. Learn about the land area that drains to the Fox River and ... Read more
FOFR Communication Committee Meeting
IL, United StatesPurpose: The 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) a blog, event or News release, on or off line, to the Public. Join our committee to be part of this meeting. Contact below.
Women in Conservation
Two Brothers Roundhouse 205 North Broadway, Aurora, IL, United StatesValerie Blaine and Pam Otto present a program about outstanding women naturalists from the 18th century to 2018 at the Conservation Foundation Fall Membership and Awards Dinner. Register online at www.theconservationfoundation.org
Friends of Hackmatack Annual Meeting & Speaker Jerry Adelman
Memorial Hall, Richmond, IL 10308 Main St., Richmond, IL, United States6:30 Networking 7:00 - Does Hackmatack Really Matter? Featured speaker: Jerry Adelman of Openlands answers the question.
FREP Downstream – Membership Meeting & Gallery Tour
Schingoethe Center/Museum, Aurora University 1315 Prairie Street, Aurora, il, United StatesLocated inside the Hill Welcome Center on Aurora University's Main Campus Brief business meeting first, then viewing the Art of the Fox exhibit by artist-in-resident Joel Sheesley presented by the Conservation Foundation. The goal of the Art of the Fox program is to strengthen an appreciation for the Fox River, its ecology and its communities through art. To that ... 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
