Join Friends of the Fox River and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for 2 opportunities to help with shoreline cleanups - Thursday, October 24 and Saturday, October 26. No need to register. Bring your gloves and available cleanup tools.

Program: Monarchs and Margaritas By:  Vince Mosca, Hey and Associates. Inc. Location:  The Centre of Elgin Heritage Ballroom, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120 Over the last three decades, the populations of Monarch Butterflies have crashed by 90% from habitat loss, agricultural practices and climatic factors. This program will discuss the incredible journey of the migration of monarchs from the ... Read more

Gary Swick, president of Friends of the Fox River will present an entertaining and informative look at the health of the Fox River Watershed. Join Gary to examine the recent Carpentersville Dam removal and continuing threats: development projects on prime farmlands, ecologically sensitive areas, and downtown riverfronts. What’s happening throughout the watershed will surprise and ... Read more

Friends of the Fox River Director and Registered Professional Engineer, Arthur Malm presents the spectacular early results seen in the  removal of the first of nine major dams across the Fox River in the central Fox River Valley. Register here

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 FREP Noon Network Location: VIA Zoom Program: Alternatives to Turf GrassBy: Dr. Liz Anna Kozik, Chicago Botanic Garden The Chicago Botanic Garden and Chicago Park District are involved in research to find a more sustainable approach for areas not needing to be neatly mowed and manicured lawn, but where native prairie may not be appropriate.  ... Read more

Students interested in science, technology, and math will have the opportunity to connect with employers offering full-time jobs, internships, part-time roles, and volunteer opportunities in these exciting fields. You’ll also gain valuable insights into careers in STEM, explore lesser-known career paths, and learn how to break into the industry. Register here

Domenico D'Alessandro presents Building a Communal Loom to "Weave the We" How do we weave the WE as in all life forms?- Referencing Naomi Klein's phrasing, the LEAP Manifesto, and Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer D'Alessandro's talk will be on what we learn from past experiences, including defeats to arrive at needed strategies to defend our ... Read more

Click here to register and get tickets. Keynote Speaker: Rob Linke - Carpenter Dam Removal Register at https://www.southeastfoxriver.org/ For more information, visit: www.southeastfoxriver.org To see more about the featured speakers, visit: www.southeastfoxriver.org/2024-fox-river-summit

Join Friends of the Fox River and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for 2 opportunities to help with shoreline cleanups – Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15. No need to register. Bring your gloves and available cleanup tools.

Join Friends of the Fox River and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for 2 opportunities to help with shoreline cleanups – Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15. No need to register. Bring your gloves and available cleanup tools.

In-Person or Online - Contact Colleen at yogicplayground.org Join us for an all-levels, 60-minute yoga classes at Schweitzer Environmental Center, 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road in West Dundee, the headquarters for local non-profit, Friends of the Fox River. A significant portion of the proceeds go to Friends of the Fox River to help facilitate river cleanups ... Read more

Three successful native gardeners and the owner of a popular eco-friendly landscaping company provide advice and answers to new and experienced gardeners as the season arrives. Sara Simon, Karen Sherman, Jim Mikowski and Chris Flaherty of Green Guerilla, LLC have ideas and solutions for your native garden and they'll help with your questions. The event ... Read more

Nourishing Our Bodies, Souls, and Planets Join us for a half-day retreat dedicated to inner and outer wellness. The FREE program includes: Invocation from Joseph Standing BearChair YogaMeditation WorkshopWild Berries ans Native Plant Herbal Teas Cooking DemoLight Lunch SOS International Meditation Center

Gary Swick's email is incorrect, it is greenswick@gmail.com