4H Tree Planting
This Earth Day event is not open to the public. To volunteer please contact Friends of the Fox River president Gary Swick at 815-370-0026.
Elgin Earth Summit
Heritage Ballroom, Centre of Elgin 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, Illinois, IsraelJoin Friends of the Fox River to connect with local environmental organizations and learn about sustainability initiatives in the area! Complete the form on this link to register for FREEhttps://allevents.in/elgin/elgin-earth-summit/200024304321522
One Earth Film Festival
Register for Carbon and more here
Polish Preschool at Lords Park
This educational experience is not open to the public. To volunteer for this event contact Gary Swick at 815-370-0026.
Earth Month at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center – Water Day
28 Brookside Drive, Elgin, IL 60123 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin, Illinois, United StatesFriends of the Fox River joins other local environmental and sustainability-related organizations to celebrate earth-friendly conservation practices. Today the concentration is on water. Water Quality Standards Specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Jenni Kempf will present "River Trippin' With Jenni" for Friends of the Fox River. She will recount her impactful voyage. Jenni had ... Read more
Heritage Elementary
This educational experience is not open to the public. To volunteer for this event contact Gary Swick at 815-370-0026.
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
Annual Barrington Area KidFest Kite Fly & Nature Learning
Citizens Park, 511 N Lake Zurich Rd, Barrington, IL 60010 511 N. Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington, Illinois, United StatesJoin Friends of the Fox River at this fun, lively family event that gets the entire family outside and moving. We'll bring our critters to help explore pond life. Kids can also participate in other activity stations: climb a tree, build a birdhouse, race their parents, do an obstacle course.
Batavia Fox River Cleanup
Join Friends of the Fox River and the City of Batavia 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 bring gloves, small plastic shopping bags, ... Read more
Elgin Valley Fox Trot
YOU can help us fundraise simply by volunteering for the Elgin Valley Fox Trot Sunday June 2nd, 7-11 a.m. We need 10+ volunteers for water stations and to guard a few intersections. These are easy tasks for a fun time with over 1000 runners participating. FOTFR as a volunteer sponsor receives a portion of the proceeds. ... Read more
Meet the Friends of the Fox River at Riverside Pizza & Pub with State Rep. Matt Hanson
Riverside Pizza & Pub 102 E Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174 102 E Main St, St. Charles, Illinois, United StatesJoin State Representative Matt Hanson as he hosts a Meet the Friends of the Fox River (FOTFR) event Wednesday June 5th from 6-8pm at Riverside Pizza & Pub in St Charles. Come and learn about the history of the Fox River and how FOTFR works to protect and restore the health of the watershed. The ... Read more
Dam Removal Non-debate
Elgin Public Museum 225 Grand Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120, Elgin, Illinois, United StatesPresenters include: David Kaptain, Elgin mayor, Art Malm, environmental water engineer, Gary Swick president Friends of the Fox River, Steve Ward, South Elgin Board President Speakers discuss fact-based information including: flooding, water quality, property values, shoreline increase, odor and much more.
Aurora Greenfest
Aurora GreenFest is a free and accessible event, with something for everyone in the whole family. We’ll be here rain or shine! Parents, bring your kids! Kids, bring your parents!
Love Our River Day
Join Friends of the Fox River President, Gary Swick at the McHenry Dam State Park. Come visit our table and join in festivities.
Cancelled – State Representative Matt Hanson hosts “Meet the Friends of the Fox River”
Oswego Library 32 West Jefferson St. Oswego, IL 32 West Jefferson St., Oswego, Illinois, United StatesTO BE RESCHEDULED - Join State Representative Matt Hanson as he hosts a Meet the Friends of the Fox River (FOTFR) event Thursday June 11th from 2-4 pm at the Oswego Library. This is a family-friendly event. Guests will be introduced to how the Fox River and the landscape around it were formed. Children will ... Read more
Bee Blitz at Schweitzer
Schweitzer Environmental Center 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road Dundee,IL 60118 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road, Dundee, Illinois, IsraelTake pictures of bees as you roam the Bee Sanctuary and upload them to BeeSpotter as a citizen scientist. This project is in collaboralion with the University of IL at Urbana-Champaign's Department of Entomology and the office for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education. Register here
Come Celebrate the Winner of the Northwind Canoe and Offshore Paddles
Rosie O'Hare's Public House 702 Water St, East Dundee, IL 60118 702 Water St, East Dundee, Illinois, United StatesJoin us for the drawing of the winning ticket for the fabulous Northstar Northwind 16′ StarLite canoe valued at $3300 and two brand new Bending Branches Arrow series canoe paddles, each valued at $150 from Offshore Inflatable Boat Specialists. Meet us at Rosie's to congratulate the winner or accept your prize! It's National Canoe Day on June 26th ... Read more
Canoe Raffle Drawing at Rosie’s
Win this Northstar Northwind 16' StarLite Canoe! Join Friends of the Fox River at Rosie O'Hare's Public House on Monday, June 24th for the drawing of the winning ticket for this beautiful Northstar Northwind 16' StarLite Canoe! Valued at over $3000, the Northwind 16 offers a wide variety of paddling possibilities. This is the canoe ... Read more
Dundee Park District Summer Camp All Week
Schweitzer Environmental Center 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd., West Dundee, Illinois, United StatesThis program is not for public attendance. If you have a child or children you'd like to sign up for summer camp, contact Bob Russo Recreation Supervisor at (847) 428-7131 x1204 or brusso@dtpd.org Formerly known as Survivor Camp, Friends of the Fox River provides fun, educational activities for boys and girls from 9 to 14 ... Read more
Family Insect Program
Join us to learn all about how to identify local insects and learn about how important and helpful they can be.