FREP Noon Network -Annual Membership Meeting, Officer Elections, Monarch Program
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
McHenry County Green Drinks – Transit Fiscal Cliff
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#successZoom here:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcuyprTwtHNRrJMkQ7q-TcI2rTKA34qRe Due to lingering effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, our regional transit system (CTA, Metra & Pace with oversight by the RTA) is facing a $730 million annual budget gap beginning in 2026. This transit "fiscal cliff" ... Read more
State of the Fox River
Schweitzer Environmental Center 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road in West Dundee., West Dundee, Illinois, United StatesGary 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
A River Flows Through It – Life in the Fox Valley Special Programming
A Fox River Program Series Presented byThe River Corridor Foundation of St. CharlesIn Partnership with The Conservation Foundation & St. Charles Park District The first FREE program is. The 1960s Activist Cleaning Up the Fox River:Lessons from a Local Legend “The Fox”Gary Swick, Friends of the Fox River Seating is limited so sign up before ... Read more
And Then There Were Eight
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
Alternatives to Turf Grass
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
STEM Career Fair
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
Schweitzer Second Sunday – Reflections on the loss to save Bell Bowl Prairie
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
Fox River Summit 2025
Veterans Terrace at Echo Park – Burlington, WI 595 Milwaukee Avenue, Burlington, WisconsinClick 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
Shoreline Cleanup with the Kane County Forest Preserve – NEW location
Carpentersville Dam N Lincoln Ave,, Carpentersville, IL, United StatesJoin 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.
Thom McNamee Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Kilted 5K
Join us for the fun in East Dundee! This is a great day to get your green on! Look for our Friends of the Fox River canoes and cheer us on! Click here to sign up for the Kilted 5K at 8 a.m. 11:00 AM - Parade Steps Off at Rose O'Hare's and ends ... Read more
Shoreline Cleanup with the Kane County Forest Preserve District – NEW location
Carpentersville Dam N Lincoln Ave,, Carpentersville, IL, United StatesJoin 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.
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.
Crystal Lake Green Drinks – Rain Gardens
110 N Main St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 110 n. Main St., Crystal Lake, Illinois, United StatesCrystal Lake Green Drinks - Rain Gardens in McHenry County The next Green Drinks presentation will be on Wednesday April 2nd, 2025 5 PM at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake. Everyone is all a-Buzz about polliator gardens, but if you really love our planet, here's a way to do double-duty: plant a rain ... Read more
Earth Month Celebration
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin, IL 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin, Illinois, United StatesYoga at Schweitzer Mondays
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
FREP – Mississippi River Speed Record, an Epic Adventure
Kane County Government Center Auditorium (Building A/lower level.) 719 S Batavia Ave Bldg. B, Geneva, IL 60134, Geneva, IllinoisEnjoy a film with FREP - this is the story of the journey by canoe from the Mississippi headwaters down to the mouth, and all of the lessons learned from the river. Wally Werderich, a Kane County employee, was one of the 4-man canoe participants and will join us for some Q & A. Here's ... Read more
Jump-Start Your Native Garden
Schweitzer Environmental Center 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL 60118 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, Illinois, IsraelThree 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
Fox River Cleanup – with State Representative Anna Moeller
Gail Borden Library 270 North Grove, Elgin, IL 270 North Grove, Elgin, IllinoisJoin Friends of the Fox River at the north end of the Gail Borden Library parking lot for this year’s cleanup. Dress for the day's weather forecast, and to protect yourself (long sleeves, pants, and closed toe shoes) from sun, poison ivy, and insects. Have footwear appropriate for wet and muddy conditions. If practical, please ... Read more