Aurora Greenfest
Prisco Community Center, Aurora, IL 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, IL, United StatesThis annual event, founded by Mavis Bates, focuses on the environment and features local and organic foods, recycling presentations, music, animals and more.
Workday at Schweitzer
IL, United StatesWeather permitting, we'll be painting our screen porch doors and weeding our garden beds. Dress for the weather: wear a hat, long sleeves, sturdy closed-toe shoes, sunscreen. We'll have gloves and trowels, bring your favorite rake, shovel, loppers. Snacks provided
Friends of the Fox River Schweitzer Committee Meeting
IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River's Schweitzer Committee meets to discuss upcoming events and building work. The public is invited. Join our committee to be part of this meeting. Contact 815-356-6605
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.
Find the Fox Canoe Trip #9
Montgomery Park 301 n. river st., montgomery, IL, United StatesFind The Fox Canoe Trip #9 N. River Street Park, Montgomery to Saw Wee Kee Park, Oswego – 5.8 miles This trip begins at a riverside park in Montgomery and continues through the town’s wooded river corridor. We’ll pass the confluence of Waubonsee Creek in Oswego, paddle through the wooded islands downstream of the town ... Read more
Oaktober Outside
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesUnder direction of steward Katie Meyer, we'll be working in the field to the east of Schweitzer House to eliminate invasive Callery pear trees that are threatening the oaks and prairie. Please dress for working outdoors and bring a water bottle.
Dairies to Prairies – The Land has A Story to Tell
IL, United StatesPlease RSVP below. Space is limited. Thank you! The Dairies to Prairies project is a documentary (and traveling exhibit project which will not be available at Schweitzer) from the Elgin History Museum and Grindstone Productions. It premiered at the Gail Borden Library on Sunday, June 24, 2018. The Museum started this project to tell an ... Read more
Dams, Clams, and the Fox River
Creek Bend Nature Center LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles, IL, United StatesPlease register at programs@kaneforest.com or call 630-444-3190 $20 per person Does our society have a moral obligation to return the Fox River to the health the first European settlers found when they arrived in the Fox River Valley? Professional Engineer and Friends of the Fox River Director, Art Malm provides a brief history of the Fox ... Read more
Elgin to Host Pumpkin Composting Event
Southwest Corner of Kimball & Grove Approximate address: 260 N. Grove Avenue, elgin, IL, United StatesThe City of Elgin will offer residents an opportunity to compost their pumpkins with a collection event on Saturday, November 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the parking lot located at the southwest corner of Grove Avenue and Kimball Street in Elgin. Elgin is among many communities participating in the free, one-day annual collection event. This ... Read more
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.
FOFR Board Meeting via Zoom
IL, United StatesPlease call to attend this meeting 815-365-6605
Willow Lake Craft & Vendor Fair
IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River welcomes Willow Lake Estates creatives to Schweitzer Environmental Center for a lively day of displaying the talents of a variety of crafters, from their Garden Club showcasing "Lucky Bamboo" planters, jewelry featuring Swarovski crystals, pedestal plants, homemade cookies and candles, lighted birdhouses, herbal salves, to knitted items, and Santa's sleighs. ... Read more
Learn how to help wildlife in need
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesPlease register for this event! Space is limited. K.A.R.E (Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education) describes their role in helping wildlife and presents a great horned owl, barred owl, and red tail hawk and tells their stories.
Friends of the Fox River Annual Members Meeting
IL, United StatesCurrent Friends of the Fox River members, and the public, are invited to attend our annual Members Meeting. Normally members elect or re-elect Directors to the Board, but no Directors are up for re-election this year. We will present a short review of our work and progress this year. President Gary Swick will present Friends ... Read more
FREP Holiday Gathering
River’s Edge Bar & Grill 12 North River Street, Batavia, IL, United StatesThey hope you can join them for their annual holiday social gathering. They will meet with River's Edge owner Melissa Monno and learn about their efforts to provide locally-sourced food, craft beers, and reduce their use of plastics, as much as they can. Please RSVP to Becky at foxriverinfo@comcast.net or 630-482-9157 so we can have enough tables arranged ... Read more
Holiday Nature Arts & Crafts Show & Sale
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesEnjoy the spirit of the holidays as artisans and crafters show and sell nature-themed treasures or natural and organic products. Refreshments and evergreen floral arrangements will be for sale to benefit the center. The event is free to the public. (Qualifying vendor tables are available for $25 up to November 30th and can be booked ... Read more
Photo Contest Awards Presentation
IL, United StatesJoin Friends of the Fox River as we honor the photographers who have captured "Life on the Fox River" for us this year. Longtime friend of the Fox River, architect and graphic designer, Erik Pepa, presents awards to photographers, including: Erik Derby, Ira Marcus, Susan Shover, Joseph Palatinus, Britta McKenna, Scott Pini, and Ralph Miner. ... Read more
Annual State of the Fox River Report
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River's President Gary Swick presents his annual "State of the Fox River" review of what's going on with the Fox River currently, what's happened since last year, and what's planned for this year. "Last year we celebrated anniversaries, accomplishments, and activities with party horns. This year we will be putting on ... Read more
Green Screen Film Series – Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman
Luecht Conference Center, McHenry County College 8900 U.S. 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesEnvironmental Defenders of McHenry County presents Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman the inspiring story of heartland conservation heroes who are feeding the world while stewarding the land and water. The film is a tribute in part to people like Justin Knopf, a fifth-generation Kansas farmer revolutionizing industrial scale agriculture to rebuild the fertility, biodiversity and resilience of ... Read more
Schweitzer Woods Restoration
Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesVolunteers gather under the direction of steward June Keibler to remove invasive species. Note: The event is cancelled when there is a steady rain. Dress in layers for the weather, wear sturdy waterproof boots, heavy gloves, a hat. Removal tools will be provided, but loppers are welcome. Directions: Turn into the entrance gate for Schweitzer ... Read more
