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.
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
FREP Noon Network – Kane County 2024 Open Space Referenda
Peterson Lounge, Main Level, Baker Community Center 8 North Ave., St. Charles, IllinoisSpeakers: Brook McDonald, Dan Lobbes, The Conservation Foundation (FREP Executive Committee will meet at 10:30 AM) The Conservation Foundation will be supporting and working to pass each of these referenda in DuPage and Kane Counties. Brook McDonald, President and CEO of The Conservation Foundation, and Dan Lobbes, Director of Land Preservation, will be on hand to discuss ... 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
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