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
Second Saturday Outdoor Family Adventure
IL, United StatesYou and your family are invited to join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month as we explore special places along the Fox River and throughout its watershed. Learn what a watershed is. See how the Fox River was formed, Visit the special natural areas that make the Fox River Valley an important ecosystem, ... Read more
The Legend of The Fox
IL, United States"The Fox", also known as James F. Phillips, is better known around the world than he is in the Fox Valley where his covert, one-man campaign to stop pollution from entering the Fox River made him famous as an eco-activist. When "The Fox" plugged his first pipe that was polluting the Fox River, the sign ... Read more
Tree Sisters HeARTland Grove Gathering
IL, United StatesThey are celebrating International Women's Day, so the meeting will extend an additional hour. International Women's Day is a celebration of all women's work, achievements, and contributions across the globe. They will participate in a global weaving project called "Weaving Women Back into Matter," an opportunity to nourish themselves and their community around the planet. ... Read more
Clams, Dams and Fox River Biodiversity
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesClams, Dams and Fox River Biodiversity Friends of the Fox River Director and Professional Engineer Art Malm provides a brief history of the Fox River dams, their importance to the early development of the Fox River Valley, and the services they provide today. He will also discuss the negative impact of the dams on the ... Read more
One Earth Film Festival – “The Need to Grow”
Waubonsee Community College Downtown Aurora campus 8 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River is delighted to join FREP and other partners to co-sponsor the 4th annual screening. In a race against the end of farmable soil, three individuals fight for change in the industry of agricultural food production, calling for a revolution. "The Need to Grow" delivers alarming evidence on the importance ... Read more
Cancelled – Second Saturday Outdoor Family Adventure
East Dundee, IllinoisDue to public health concerns Friends of the Fox River has cancelled this event. Friends of the Fox River invite you and your family to join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as we explore special places throughout the Fox River valley. Learn what a watershed ... Read more
Fox River Summit – Cancelled
Veterans Terrace at Echo Park, Burlington, WI 589 Milwaukee Avenue, Burlington, WI, United StatesFrom the organizers: In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation developing in both Wisconsin and Illinois and across the nation— the planning committee has decided to cancel the 2020 8th Annual Fox River Summit at Veterans Terrace is scheduled for March 26, 2020. This was not a decision we made lightly and it was made ... Read more
Postponed – Wild Ones Northern Kane County presents Doug Tallamy – Start in Your Yard
Centre of Elgin, Heritage Ballroom North 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL, United StatesThis event has tentatively been rescheduled to Saturday October 24th, 2020. Dr. Tallamy focuses on what each of us can do in our own yards to address climate change. As he writes,"Across the United States, millions of acres now covered in lawn can be quickly restored to viable habitat by untrained citizens with minimal expense ... Read more
