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Tree Sisters HeARTland Grove Gathering

IL, United States

They 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 States

Clams, 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

Free

One Earth Film Festival – “The Need to Grow”

Waubonsee Community College Downtown Aurora campus 8 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

  Friends 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, Illinois

Due 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 States

From 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 States

This 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

Cancelled – 2nd Saturday Outdoor Watershed Adventure

IL, United States

You 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

Cancelled – The Prairie Club

IL, United States

Due to public health concerns Friends of the Fox River has cancelled this event. We hope to reschedule in the future.     Lorry Davies outlines the rich environmental history of this treasured destination in Indiana. Photo from the Westchester Township History Museum

Cancelled – Aurora Kiwanis “One Day” – River Cleanup

Volunteer now to help cleanup along the Fox River in Aurora as Friends of the Fox River supports the Aurora Kiwanis Club’s “One Day” event. This is the 13th year that Kiwanis Club of Aurora has a “One Day” objective to unite volunteers to participate on the same day in a hands-on service project to better ... Read more

Postponed – Elgin Love Our River Day – River Cleanup and Community Celebration

Gail Borden Library 270 N. Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United States

A new date will be announced as soon as possible.   Elgin's State Representative Anna Moeller co-sponsors our annual Spring Cleanup in Elgin from 9am to noon. Meet at the west end of Ann St. on the north side of the Gail Borden Library before 9am. Volunteer to cleanup, collect litter data, or help with ... Read more

Cancelled – Second Saturdays Outdoor Adventure

IL, United States

You 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

Cancelled – Love Mother Earth at Schweitzer Environmental Center

IL, United States

Join Friends of the Fox River for an outdoor workday to celebrate Mother Earth. Bring Your Mother! (We'll cancel if there's steady rain.) We'll be clearing garden beds, weeding and spreading mulch. 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, ... Read more

Free

Postponed – Batavia Love Our River Day – River Cleanup and Community Celebration

Batavia, Blackard Skate Park, Rt. 25 Batavia, Illinois

Will be rescheduled in the fall.   Volunteer to help out at our annual Batavia cleanup along the Fox River co-sponsored with the City of Batavia. Meet at the Blackard Skate-park before 9 am (east side of Rt. 25 1/3 mile south of Wilson St.) Volunteer to cleanup, collect litter data, or help with the ... Read more

Fox River Fridays @ 5:55 – Why Does the Fox River Need Protection?

Friends of the Fox River's Facebook page

Like Fun? Like the Fox River? Like ending your work week celebrating with friends? The first of our new series of short (15 min.) online video celebrations of the Fox River, its rich biodiversity, the threats to its health, and who's working to clean up, restore and protect it. The Fox needs protection to preserve it, politically, ... Read more

Fox River Fridays @ 5:55 – Who is Fixin’ the Fox River?

Like Fun? Like the Fox River? Like ending your work week celebrating with friends? The second of our new series of short (15 min.) online video celebrations of the Fox River, its rich biodiversity, the threats to its health, and who's working to clean up, restore and protect it. Learn about the agencies and groups who protect ... Read more

Fox River Fridays @ 5:55 – Creating a Watershed of Caretakers.

Like Fun? Like the Fox River? Like ending your work week celebrating with friends? The third of our new series of short (15 min.) online video celebrations of the Fox River features our unique hands on, science based, water quality educational programs and the educators who are creating a watershed of caretakers with each class. Tell your ... Read more

Fox River Fridays @ 5:55 – Friends of the Fox River and YOU!

Like Fun? Like the Fox River? Like ending your work week celebrating with friends? The fourth of our new series of short (15 min.) online video celebrations of the Fox River, its rich biodiversity, the threats to its health, and who's working to clean up, restore and protect it. Tell your family & friends, grab your favorite ... Read more

Schweitzer Committee Meeting via Zoom

IL, United States

Friends 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. Please contact us to be part of this meeting. The public is invited. Call 815-356-6605 or email info@friendsofthefoxriver.org   Please stay safe and well.