Schweitzer Environmental Center – Movie “Before the Flood”
IL, United StatesLeonardo DiCaprio presents a riveting account of changes occurring around the world due to climate change. Recently he donated $20 million dollars to battle climate change. See what inspired him! Also see what actions we can take to prevent catastrophic disruption of life on our planet. Movie is 1 hour 36 minutes long. Donations appreciated
Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting
IL, United StatesNEW! Environmental Art Camp at Schweitzer Environmental Center
IL, United StatesFor ages 9-12. Kids draw and paint trees, animals, and nature scenes with instructors Joan Arms & Susan Sieber. Explore the environment through art! Fun projects include tree ring drawing, mini plushie sewing, build-a-bug, and create-a-creature. Use watercolors, colored pencil, paper cutouts & more. Full days $60/each; half days $35/each; new projects daily. Register online ... Read more
Friends of the Fox River Annual Meeting
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesGreen Drinks McHenry County
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesThis month's event features Crystal Lake Brewing Learn all about brewing great beer and eco-friendly practices from Beth Alberger, General Manager at local brewery, Crystal Lake Brewing. $4 Beach Blond pints is the Green Drink of the evening. Join us at Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen, 110 N Main Street in Crystal Lake. Head upstairs ... Read more
Environmental Art Camp – Kids have fun when school’s out!
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesKids from ages 9 to 12 explore the environment through art while their folks are at work! Fun projects include tree ring drawing, mini plushie sewing, build-a-bug, and create-a-creature. They use watercolors, colored pencil, paper cutouts & more, and draw and paint trees, animals, and nature scenes with Creative Arts instructors Joan Arms & Susan ... Read more
Green Drinks McHenry County
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesOn the first Wednesday of each month, environmentally-minded people gather upstairs at Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen to network and talk about sustainable programs and “greening” the future. Environmental Issues in Springfield for 100th General Assembly We are currently expecting: Sen. Pamela Althoff, Rep. Allen Skillikorn, and Rep. Steve Andersson
Monthly Schweitzer Committee Meeting
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesMembers review art camp and annual events to lay operational plans.
Monthly Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesMembers meet to report and confer on our strategic plan, committee progress, new and old business. The public is welcome.
Fox River Ecosystem Partnership – Show Me The Money!
Centre of Elgin, Heritage Ballroom North 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL, United StatesFREP presents a panel discussion about funding and grant opportunities. Maggie Soliz and Nancy Wiliamson will review a variety of funding sources. Lucy Tarabour, Network Leader for the Grand Victoria Foundation will also present. It can be difficult to navigate the world of funding and grants. This program aims to assist FREP members and the ... Read more
Schweitzer Second Sunday – State of the Fox River 2018
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesJoin us for Gary Swick's annual take on the river ~ its health and beauty in all seasons and its challenges Donation suggested
ONE EARTH FILM FESTIVAL in Aurora
Waubonsee Community College Downtown Aurora campus 8 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesThe midwest’s premier environmental film festival, creating opportunities for understanding climate change, sustainability and the power of human involvement. They showcase top-issue, thought-provoking environmental films and lead audiences in interactive post-film discussions focused on solutions. We'll be showing the documentary Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman tells the inspiring story of heartland conservation heroes who are feeding the world while ... Read more
Green Drinks McHenry County at Crystal Lake Brewing
Crystal Lake Brewing 150 N. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesDue to renovations at Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen, February Green Drinks will be held at Crystal Lake Brewing, just around the corner at 150 N. Main Street, Crystal Lake. Compost Recycling Panel Including Midwest Compost's Andy Klink and Prairieland Disposal “What happens to your yard waste after it gets picked up by your waste disposal service? It ... Read more
McHenry County Conservation Congress 2018
McHenry County College Luecht Conference Center 8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesMcHenry County Conservation District presents Conservation Congress 2018 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to stand up for conservation and be part of the movement. Members of the general public are invited to register and attend. Hear first-hand the congressional conversations and discussions on the important environmental issues facing McHenry County and ... Read more
Schweitzer Second Sunday: The Legend of “The Fox”
IL, United States"The Fox" also known as James F. Phillips, is better known around the world than he is in the Fox Valley where his covert, one-man campaign to stop pollution from entering the Fox River made him famous as an "eco-activist". When "The Fox" plugged his first pipe that was polluting the Fox River, the sign ... Read more
Schweitzer Environmental Center Committee Meeting
Schweitzer Environmental 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, IL, United StatesThe committee reviews upcoming events and activities. The public is invited.
Board of Directors Meeting
IL, United StatesFriends of the Fox River's Board of Directors meet on the first Monday of each month (with some exceptions) to oversee organization operations, committee progress, and conduct new and old business. The public is welcome.
FREP Noon Network
Kane County Forest Preserve Headquarters 1996 S Kirk Rd, Geneva, United StatesFox River Ecosystem Partnership presents Dealing with New Invaders and other Weeds - Roundtable Discussion Panel and roundtable discussion focuses on control of new and problem invasive plant species, including chervil, oriental bittersweet, flowering rush, callery pear, fig buttercup, spotted knapweed, and others. This meeting is hosted by Forest Preserve District of Kane County. Our ... Read more
ONE EARTH FILM FESTIVAL
Waubonsee Community College Downtown Aurora campus 8 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesOne Earth Film Festival is the Midwest’s premier environmental film festival, creating opportunities for understanding climate change, sustainability and the power of human involvement. They showcase top-issue, thought-provoking environmental films and lead audiences in interactive post-film discussions focused on solutions. One Earth Film Festival is a production of Green Community Connections. The event is free, but ... Read more
Crystal Lake Green Drinks
Duke's Ale House 110 n. Main Street, Crystal Lake, IL, United StatesGary Swick, President of the Friends of the Fox River, will share, from his many years on the Fox, what paddlers will find when they get on the river. Gary Mechanic, Executive Director of Friends of the Fox River, will discuss how to access the Fox River and how to go about planning your trip. ... Read more