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Friends of the Fox River Executive Committee Meeting

The chairperson of the Executive Committee is Gary Swick, president of Friends of the Fox River. The committee prepares the board meeting agenda and discusses upcoming issues and events. Other committee topics include: A. Strategic Plan DevelopmentB. Staff supervisionC. Board development process guidanceD. Bylaws review; recommend updatesE. Perform other functions described in Article IX, Section ... Read more

Friends of the Fox River Education Services Committee

IL, United States

Please contact Gary Swick 815-370-0026 to attend this committee meeting. The Education Design team comprises the largest committee of Friends of the Fox River with seasoned educators and young professionals. The team strategizes the growth of our established student programs and public outreach needs. They develop activities, associated materials, and work collaboratively to deliver effective ... Read more

A Fox River Testimony – Program at Schweitzer Environmental Center

Joel Sheesley, artist, poet, emeritus professor of art at Wheaton College, in collaboration with The Conservation Foundation set out to paint the Fox River Valley using a plein air approach. His book "A Fox River Legacy" is the culmination of his journey. He says "We must learn to see our river before we can love ... Read more

Fox River Artist Joel Sheesley Presents “A Fox River Testimony”

Wheaton artist Joel Sheesley has painted the beauty of the Fox River in all its moods, and is sharing his artwork and experiences with us as he presents A Fox River Testimony - a book encapsulating his 73 remarkable paintings of the Fox River. Join Friends of the Fox River (FOTFR) on Sunday, August 14th, ... Read more

Elgin Farmer’s Market

Join Friends of the Fox River for "Be an Environmentalist" day at the Market. Join us as we staff the booth, and watch the entry gates to assist, while being able to hand out flyers and promote our organization.

Stories of the Land – A Walk with Jon Duerr

Join retired Executive Director at Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Jon Duerr at Jon Duerr Forest Preserve for stories of the land. 10-11 main talk, 11-12 various small group interpretive stops followed by a provided lunch. Registration is opening soon. It is pretty rare to have the opportunity to have a dedicated property’s namesake ... Read more

EGG350 Dam Nite Out

The dams on the Fox River were constructed to provide mechanical power for local industry. In some cases. The impoundment created by the dams were a source of ice cut for refrigeration. Power is no longer generated by these dams, nor are ice blocks harvested. The dams have been found to significantly degrade habitat and ... Read more

Dam Nite Out at the Roundhouse

Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 north Broadway, Aurora, Illinois 205 north Broadway, Aurora

The program will begin with a short walk to the Fox River. There the natural and cultural history will be presented by Gary Swick, and the basics of river restoration by Art Malm. The group will reconvene inside to take a deeper dive into the research and facts associated with dam removal.The dams on the ... Read more

Elgin’s Fox River: An Environmental History

Elgin History Museum 360 Park St., Elgin, IL

The Fox River was the main reason James Gifford started a community here in 1835. How did people use the flowing water? How did they change the river? This exhibit developed in partnership with the Friends of the  Fox River and the Elgin Public Museum explores manufacturing, drinking water, river islands and river recreation!

Dam Night Out – Morning Edition

Gail Borden Library 270 N. Grove Elgin, IL 270 N. Grove St., Elgin, Illinois

Join Friends of the Fox River at Elgin’s Gail Borden Library at 10:00 am on Saturday October 8th to learn more about the natural and cultural history of our Fox River and its dams. A deep dive into the research will address the common fears and misinformation, and help you be excited about our river’s ... Read more

Schweitzer Action Team’s Wrap-up

IL, United States

Friends of the Fox River Committee meets to discuss house, program, grounds action teams meetings. The public is invited. Join our committee to be part of this meeting. Contact 815-356-6605.

FREP Holiday Gathering

Fox Metro Water Reclamation Dist. Maintenance Building Meeting Area 682 State Route 31, Oswego 682 State Route 31, Oswego, Illinois, United States

Last year we had such a wonderful time at Rob Linke's home west of St. Charles, we talked him into hosting again. We hope you will join us. We will start with a hike in nearby Campton Hills Township's Gray Willows Farm. Then, follow by enjoying some food (planning on pot luck) and a great ... Read more

Meet Real Rescued Wildlife at Schweitzer

Schweitzer Environmental Center 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road, West Dundee, IL, United States

This special program replaces and combines our traditional Schweitzer Second Saturday and Sunday for November. K.A.R.E (Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education) representative Lauren Grimm, Exotic Avian Caretaker, Educator, and Aviculturist, presents a barred owl and red tail hawk and their stories. Join us for this wonderful opportunity to experience wildlife in person and hear from ... Read more

Friends of the Fox River Annual Membership Meeting

IL, United States

The purpose of this meeting is to elect and/or re-elect Directors and for the transaction of other business as may come before the meeting. A slate of directors shall be submitted to the directors at the meeting by the nominating committee and voted upon by those in attendance. Board members then convene to discuss upcoming ... Read more

December Green Drinks McHenry County – Beautiful and Sustainable Gift Wrapping

Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United States

The event is hybrid, zoom info below Topics To Discuss:One style of gift wrapping in Japan employs the use of furoshiki. Furoshiki is a multi-purpose carry all created from a square piece of material. Fashioning soft wrappings from large squares of colorfully patterned cloth is employed to wrap and carry objects of all shapes and ... Read more

A River Flows Through It – Life in the Fox River Valley

Collins Auditorium Baker Community Center 101 S. 2nd Street St. Charles, IL 60174

Dam Night Out: Ecology of the Fox River Dams by Gary Swick, Friends of the Fox River A five-part prrogram series organized by The Conservation Foundation Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4ba8a92faaf5ce9-ariver1#/ All programs are free Collins AuditoriumBaker Community Center101 S. 2nd StreetSt. Charles, IL 60174