Make the Move to a Cleaner Energy Source!
Schweitzer Environmental Center 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road, West Dundee, IllinoisFriends of the Fox River welcomes Marina Minic, Solar Programs Coordinator of the Citizens Utility Board, to the Schweitzer Environmental Center on Sunday, September 10. Marina works to educate communities about solar, advocate for and implement clean energy policy, and engage in one-on-one consumer assistance. Learn why and how it makes "cents" to go solar. ... Read more
ACID RAINBOW: FRIENDS OF THE FOX RIVER RELEASE PARTY & FUNDRAISER
Join us as we introduce our film Watershed Warriors presented by RIVERS are LIFE to a new crowd, then join the fun and games and sample extraordinary beer, including one brewed especially for Friends of the Fox River! Don't miss this - clean water means great beer! - No Cover- Special Tapping of our brand ... Read more
It’s Our Fox River Day – A Watershed-Wide Celebration
Fox RiverOn Saturday, September 16, Friends of the Fox River will coordinate our fourth river-length event on the entire Fox River from Waukesha, Wisconsin to the confluence in Ottawa, Illinois We are reaching out to Mayors, City Councils, Park Districts and Forest Preserve Districts along the river, along with environmental groups, faith communities, youth organizations and ... Read more
Elgin Short Film Festival
Hemmens Cultural Center 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, Illinois, United StatesCome support and vote for our very own "Watershed Warriors" at this weekend's festival at Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120. Help us become the People's Choice! Both virtual and in-person tickets are available. Red Carpet Reception at 6 p.m.
FUNdraiser at Sturdy Shelter Brewing
Join us for a fun-filled evening and try Painted Turtle, a well-balanced and easy drinking pale ale named after our state turtle.During the final two weeks of Sept, they will be donating a $1 from each pint sold to Friends of the Fox River! Without clean water, there is no clean beer. Located in beautiful ... Read more
Flow Like A River Yoga
Schweitzer Environmental Center 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road, West Dundee, Illinois, United StatesJoin Colleen and Friends of the Fox River every Saturday at 10 am for an All-Level Hatha Yoga Flow featuring fluid movements and restorative poses. Class is hosted at the Schweitzer Environmental Center in West Dundee’s Schweitzer Woods 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road. It costs $20 to attend. Payment can be in cash at the door ... Read more
Fox River Fall 2023 Bike & Beer Tour
Join Riverlands Brewing Company (1860 Dean St Unit A, St. Charles, IL 60174) and Sturdy Shelter Brewing (10 Shumway Ave, Batavia, IL 60510) for a day of biking the Fox River and beer, including specialty brews: Acid Rainbow - FOTFR and Painted Turtle. The ride concludes awareness month for Friends of the Fox River.
Dundee CleanUp Day
Immanuel Lutheran Church 310 East Main St., East Dundee, Illinois, United StatesJoin us at Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee on Saturday, October 7th at 8:30 for a Fox River cleanup. Garbage bags, refreshments and T-shirts available while supplies last. No registration required. Contact Karen Flowers at 224-402-3454 for more information.
Understanding Coyotes
Shane McKenzie has been the associate research scientist on the Urban Coyote Research Project for the past decade. He will be discussing research findings related to the coyotes of Chicagoland along with strategies for coexistence. In addition Shane will share updates on new avenues of wildlife research related to urban river otters in Chicagoland. The ... Read more
Dam Removal Public Comments Deadline
The United States Army Corps of Engineers will be accepting public comments through Monday, November 6, 2023. Comments and/or questions can be sent to Mr. Ryan Johnson, biologist, at: Fox-River-Study@usace.army.milVisit https://www.lrc.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works-Projects/Fox-River-Connectivity-Habitat-Study-IL/ to learn more about the study and recommendations. The Fox River Study Group (FRSG), which has conducted extensive water quality sampling and river modeling, ... Read more
FREP – Equity in Nature Access and Environmental Justice
Algonquin Public Works Facility 110 Mitchard Way, Algonquin, IL (Mitchard is new name for Meyer Rd.) 110 Mitchard Way, Algonquin, Illinois, United StatesUSACE on dam removals on the Fox River After more than twenty years of research, planning, and advocacy, we are at a critical juncture for the health and future of the Fox River. The Army Corps of Engineers ran a series of three public meetings the week of Sept. 18, 2023, to discuss the findings of ... Read more
Meet the Raptors
It's a mystery exactly which birds will be coming to Schweitzer Environmental Center in Schweitzer Woods at 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road in West Dundee. Much depends on the condition of the birds on the day of the program. There will be an owl and a falcon or hawk. Did you know that many birds of ... Read more
Flow like a River Yoga
Join Colleen and Friends of the Fox River the first Saturday of every month at 10 am for an All-Level Hatha Yoga Flow featuring fluid movements and restorative poses. Class is hosted at the Schweitzer Environmental Center in West Dundee’s Schweitzer Woods 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road. It costs $20 to attend. Payment can be in ... Read more
Friends of the Fox River Annual Meeting
Members are welcome. The purpose of this meeting is to meet and the election of directors. A slate of directors will be presented by the nominating committee (staff) and voted on by the members present. Friends of the Fox River monthly meeting follows.
Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting
Please call or email to be included in this hybrid meeting: info@fotfr.org or 815-356-6605. Board members convene to discuss upcoming events and current campaigns, our strategic plan, programs, etc. The public is welcome.
Green Drinks – McHenry County – Enviro-Wins of 2023
http://www.thedukeabides.com/ 110 North Main Street, Crystal Lake, Illinois, United StatesSocialize at 5, program at 6. To wrap up the year, Green Drinks will be highlighting and celebrating the eco-achievements of local environmental organizations in McHenry County. Join us to learn about all of the exciting programs, opportunities and successes from: Dukes Alehouse and KitchenEnvironmental Defenders of McHenry CountyFriends of the Fox River - Watch for ... Read more
Nature Arts & Crafts & Calendar Sale
Inspired by Nature and Created by Local Artists Join us for Second Sundays at Schweitzer Environmental Center on Sunday, December 10, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm for our annual Nature Arts & Crafts Show. The center becomes a holiday wonderland while artists and craftspeople gather to show and sell their nature-inspired wares. Find a truly unique ... Read more
FREP Holiday Gathering
An evening of fellowship to share a potluck meal, hear nature tales from Pam Otto from St. Charles Park Dist. & Cheryl Smith from Campton Township, and end with a bonfire.RSVP for location directions and food coordination to info@foxriverecosystem.org