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 StatesA 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 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
Cancelled – Love Mother Earth at Schweitzer Environmental Center
IL, United StatesJoin 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
Postponed – Batavia Love Our River Day – River Cleanup and Community Celebration
Batavia, Blackard Skate Park, Rt. 25 Batavia, IllinoisWill 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
Cancelled – Second Saturdays Outdoor Family Adventures
IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River will advise when we may resume this program. Please stay well and safe.
Cancelled – Meet Grunyon, The Garden Gnome
IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River will advise when we can resume our program series. Please stay safe and well.
Fox River Fridays @ 5:55 – Why Does the Fox River Need Protection?
Friends of the Fox River's Facebook pageLike 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 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. 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.
Friends of the Fox River Board Zoom Meeting
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesPlease call to be included in this meeting: 815-356-6605 Board members convene to discuss upcoming events and current campaigns, our strategic plan, educational programs, etc. The public is welcome.
Fox River Fridays @ 5:55 – Meet the Fox River – A Virtual Tour
Like Fun? Like the Fox River? Like ending your work week celebrating with friends? The fifth and last 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 ... Read more
Canoe Raffle Drawing
Tune in on Facebook at 9:00 p.m. as we draw the winning raffle ticket for this brand new Northstar Northwind 16 canoe worth $2,500!. Good Luck! https://www.facebook.com/friendsofthefoxriver
Schweitzer Committee Meeting via Zoom
IL, United StatesContact 815-356-6605 to join this meeting. 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.
Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting via Zoom
IL, United StatesPlease call to be included in this meeting: 815-356-6605 Board members convene to discuss upcoming events and current campaigns, our strategic plan, educational programs, etc. The public is welcome.
Tyler Creek Watershed Coalition – All About Wetlands
Presenters & Program Permits and Mitigation - Mike Machalek, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Stormwater Infrastructure and Detention - Rob Linke, Kane County Division of Environmental & Water Resources Basics of Wetland Soils, Kane County Fens and ADID Wetlands - Mark Bramstedt, Kane DuPage SWCD You must register for this event, PLEASE EMAIL: patrick.mcpartlan@kanedupageswcd.org
Wild Ones of Northern Kane County presents Doug Tallamy via Zoom
Dr. Tallamy is well-known among people and organizations that work to provide a place for birds, bees and butterflies -- and us -- to thrive. Through his research and teaching, he has uncovered critical relationships among plants and creatures; through his writing and speaking, he has brought those important new understandings to other scientists and ... Read more
Fox River Study Group – Freeing the Fox – via zoom
Annual meeting and program Presenter: Art Malm, Board Director, Friends of the Fox River updates the group on dam removal efforts, To participate, please email: info@foxriverstudygroup.org
