FREE! Join us for this annual tradition at North Aurora Island Park. There are underwater varmints in our local streams and rivers! This is an “in the river” experience with a scientific purpose. Rusty Crawfish are a recent inhabitant of streams in the Fox River Watershed. They are native to Ohio, but in our watershed, ... Read more

This is the educational back-to-school picnic at South End Park in West Dundee. Dundee Highlands Elementary School community members come out to enjoy our river. We travel in canoes, have an information table, learn about macroinvertebrates and other small river animals, explore the island with learning materials.

Join the Illinois Beaver Alliance, Together for Nature / Juntos para la Naturaleza IL and 17 others for the second annual, virtual Midwest Beaver Summit! Learn about the ecological value of keeping beavers on our Midwestern watersheds and how to coexist using nonlethal beaver management tools. Register for your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../2024-midwest-beaver-summit... Zoom information will be provided ... Read more

Nature photographer and paddler Stephen Thomas presents a program about his adventures photographing wildlife along the Fox River.A retired biology, general science, physical science teacher, Stephen incorporated a photographic component into all of his teaching experiences. His beautiful cards are for sale at the center. The program is free but donations are gratefully accepted. Register ... Read more

Stormwater: Water Quality, Flooding, Land Use and Resiliency in McHenry County The public and policymakers are invited to learn more about McHenry County’s water supply, and the need to use it wisely and protect it. This program will be held at the McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium (Building B), 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. The ... Read more

Meet the Friends of the Fox River & Waubonsie Creek at this family-oriented event. The event will include a history of the area and a walk to Hudson's Crossing Park and Waubonsie Creek. Dress for the weather and wear waterproof shoes or boots if you'd like to wade into the stream. Call to register: 630-425-3965 ... Read more

Speakers: Michelle Blackburn, Kane Co FPD, Brenna Ness, McHenry County Conservation DistrictLocation: Nature Center of Crystal Lake Park Dist. 330 N Main St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 330 N Main StCrystal Lake, Illinois 60014

Kane & McHenry County Referendums - What's in it for YOU? And Carpentersville Dam Update. Friends of the Fox River President Gary Swick hosts Kane County Board President Chris Kious to break down the benefits of the Kane County Forest Preserve District referendum for you.Gary also hosts Board Member and Engineer Art Malm to detail ... Read more

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.

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.

Please call to be included in this hybrid meeting 815-356-6605 and for zoom link. Board members convene to discuss upcoming events and current campaigns, our strategic plan, programs, etc. The public is welcome.

It's a mystery exactly which birds Wings and Talons* will bring. 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 prey (also known as raptors) can be found in our area? According to ... Read more

Inspired by Nature and Created by Local Artists Join us for Second Sundays at Schweitzer Environmental Center on Sunday, December 8, 11:00 pm – 3:00 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

Domenico D'Alessandro presents Learning from Failure In protecting the environment, leaders often encourage green solutions that fall far short of the desired goals.D'Alessandro promotes "Rights of Nature" taking place on an international level, which would also be beneficial to ecosystem protection here. He will refer to a few successful efforts both at home and abroad. ... Read more