McHenry County Green Drinks – Winter Chloride Watchers
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#success Presentation Description: The program will be presented by Jennifer Hammer, an ecologist who has been working with The Conservation Foundation for over 25 years helping to lead watershed and land restoration efforts. She has served in ... Read more
FREP Noon Network – Reintroducing American bison as large grazers in our local preserves
Speakers: Michelle Blackburn, Kane Co FPD, Brenna Ness, McHenry County Conservation DistrictLocation: Nature Center of Crystal Lake Park Dist. 330 N Main St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 330 N Main StCrystal Lake, Illinois 60014
Important River News
Schweitzer Environmental Center 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd. 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd, West Dundee, Illinois, United StatesKane & McHenry County Referendums - What's in it for YOU? And Carpentersville Dam Update. Friends of the Fox River President Gary Swick hosts Kane County Board President Chris Kious to break down the benefits of the Kane County Forest Preserve District referendum for you.Gary also hosts Board Member and Engineer Art Malm to detail ... Read more
Shoreline Cleanup with the Kane County Forest Preserve
Fox River Shores 701 N. Williams Road, Carpentersville, Illinois, United StatesJoin Friends of the Fox River and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for 2 opportunities to help with shoreline cleanups - Thursday, October 24 and Saturday, October 26. No need to register. Bring your gloves and available cleanup tools.
Shoreline Cleanup with the Kane County Forest Preserve
Fox River Shores 701 N. Williams Road, Carpentersville, Illinois, United StatesJoin Friends of the Fox River and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for 2 opportunities to help with shoreline cleanups – Thursday, October 24 and Saturday, October 26. No need to register. Bring your gloves and available cleanup tools.
Friends of the Fox River Board Meeting
Please call to be included in this hybrid meeting 815-356-6605 and for zoom link. Board members convene to discuss upcoming events and current campaigns, our strategic plan, programs, etc. The public is welcome.
Schweitzer Second Sunday – Meet the Raptors
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
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.
Nature Arts & Crafts & Calendar Sale
Inspired by Nature and Created by Local Artists Join us for Second Sundays at Schweitzer Environmental Center on Sunday, December 8, 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. Find a truly unique ... 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
