Events

Pete Jackson, board member of Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge and their Stewardship Coordinator, presents a broad swath of information about oaks, a common species in our region, their ecological importance, historic abundance, the loss of oaks, their current problems, oak conservation, and how to help oaks. Please register HERE The program is free, ... Read more

Admission is free Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Exhibit 2,500-gallon fish tank with native fish Pumpkin composting  Interactive watershed exhibit Eco-friendly vendors Free fixes for small items at the Repair Fair Repair Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Experts will be available onsite to help repair: No electronics, computers, computer screens, or cell phones. Projects must be ... Read more

Sit with the area’s best fly tyers as they demonstrate a wide variety of fly patterns.Kids will enjoy free fly tying & entomology programs.Show Features: DuPage Forest Preserve District booth to promote outdoor programs.Bamboo rod building demo by Illinois Bamboo rod builders 25+ Regional fly tyers – sit and watch them create a fly for ... Read more

Fox River Study Group's 2025 Annual Meeting Fill out the form here to attend When: 9 am - Noon, Thursday, November 6. Networking and visiting displays before and after the presentations. Where: Batavia City Hall, 100 N Island Ave (map at https://maps.app.goo.gl/3SWAU8uyqsJb5F6B8) What: Program -Fox River Study Group – Intro/Opening Remarks- Rob Linke, FRSG -IDNR Office of Water Resources – Activities & ... Read more

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

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

Inspired by Nature and Created by Local Artists Join us for Second Sundays at Schweitzer Environmental Center on Sunday, December 14, 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. Other artists and craftspeople ... Read more

You’re invited to a free virtual workshop hosted by the Friends of the Fox River in partnership with the Sierra Club Illinois Chapter Clean Water Team. Learn about the proposed changes to the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) and how you can make your voice count. Start the year by learning what the proposed WOTUS changes ... Read more

Our fate is determined by those factors. Gary Swick, president of Friends of the Fox River will present an entertaining and informative look at the health of the Fox River Watershed in light of the recent climate chaos.The good work being done in our watershed will surprise and amaze attendees!                                The end result will be ... Read more

Mariano Chavez will be showing his cyanotypes in his exhibit "In Blue" at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago on Level 1. The cyanotypes depict natural scenes, many of which are Tom's photographs of birds, animals, and insects, taken mostly within our Fox River Watershed. The exhibit runs from January through June 2026. The museum ... Read more

"The Fox" is a local legend who brought environmental justice to polluters from the 1960s-1980s. Our presenter, Gary Swick, knew him personally and is now President of the Friends of the Fox River. He'll share the story of this local hero, including many examples of his activism right here in the Fox Valley, in Chicago, ... Read more

Join us at the Schweitzer Environmental Center where board member, retired Registered Professional Engineer, and water quality advocate, Art Malm will review the success of the removal of the Carpenter Dam and outline the strategy and funding for the remaining central Fox River dams. After the program you'll play Stump the Presenter where he'll award every unique ... Read more

Friends of the Fox River Communications Committee Meeting – email info@fotfr.org for link to virtual meeting and/or meeting location.

We'll meet at Schweitzer for coffee and bagels and start promptly at 8:30 a.m.At 12:30, those who are available may proceed to Rosie's for lunch.

Presented by Beth Drucker and Kim Stone Local advocacy for nature matters now more than ever!  Beth Drucker and Kim Stone, founders and co-facilitators of Go Green Illinois, will show you why your community would benefit from a citizen’s sustainability group and how to start one today. Learn how many communities have started groups with just ... Read more

Presented by Kim Erndt-Pitcher There is increasing concern that protected natural areas are being negatively affected by chemical pesticides that stray from target areas. We characterized the occurrence and concentration of chemical pesticides and symptoms associated with herbicide exposure at 185 randomly selected locations in Illinois, including 102 Illinois Nature Preserves Commission sites. We found at ... Read more

Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting - email info@fotfr.org for link to virtual meeting and/or meeting location.

Friends of the Fox River Development Committee Meeting – email info@fotfr.org for link to virtual meeting and/or meeting location.