Schweitzer Second Sunday – Exploring the Fox River with Camera and Kayak
Schweitzer Environmental Center 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL 60118 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, Illinois, United StatesNature 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
McHenry County Water Forum
McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium (Building B), 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake, Illinois, United StatesStormwater: 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
It’s Our Fox River Day – A Watershed-Wide Celebration
Fox RiverOn Saturday, September 21, Friends of the Fox River will coordinate our fifth river-length event on the entire Fox River from Waukesha, Wisconsin to the confluence in Ottawa, Illinois. Here's how to participate. We are reaching out to Mayors, City Councils, Park Districts and Forest Preserve Districts along the river, along with environmental groups, faith ... Read more
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.
State Representative Matt Hanson hosts…
Oswego Library 32 West Jefferson St. Oswego, IL 32 West Jefferson St., Oswego, Illinois, United StatesMeet 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
McHenry County Green Drinks – Winter Chloride Watchers
This is a hybrid event: See you at Duke's (address below) or use this link to zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87323402178?pwd=EU9ToPNJROjWeiujB5XQ1fE8TUSAjK.1#success Presentation Description: The program will be presented by Jennifer Hammer, an ecologist who has been working with The Conservation Foundation for over 25 years helping to lead watershed and land restoration efforts. She has served in ... Read more
FREP Noon Network – Reintroducing American bison as large grazers in our local preserves
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
Important River News
Schweitzer Environmental Center 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd. 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, Illinois, United StatesKane & 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
Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting
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.
Schweitzer Second Sunday – Meet the Raptors
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
Schweitzer Second Sunday – A Tale of Two Rivers and Two Airports
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