Events

This talk will cover successful natural area management at the McAndrews Glen subdivision in Bull Valley. Dennis Dreher, Geosyntec Consultant and volunteer steward at the Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve located adjacent to the subdivision, will discuss elements of successful management of 25 acres of natural area in the McAndrews Glen. The subdivision was developed 20 ... Read more

Join us for a river cleanup at Gregory Island Park in Aurora, in partnership with The Fox Valley Park District and Aurora University, and help to keep the river and surrounding areas clean and healthy! The Fox Valley Park District will provide litter pickers, trash bags, and latex gloves for the volunteers. You can also ... Read more

Join us for a day of fun and discovery at our 10th Annual Earth Celebration! Families can enjoy crafts, play, animal encounters, and the chance to explore booths from local vendors.Celebrate the wonders of nature with hands-on learning, live demonstrations, and more. There’s something for everyone, so come out and connect with the natural world! ... Read more

Learn about the Fabulous Fox! National Water Trail at Prairie State Conservation Coalition's upcoming webinar. Karen Ann Miller, Land Use Planner with Kane County and Tim Pollwy, Senior Landscape Architect with Hey and Associates, Inc. will talk about the Fabulous Fox! Water Trail's projects. Their recent designation as part of the National Water Trails System along ... Read more

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

Curious about adding native plants to your garden but not sure where to start? Friends of Dundee Natural Areas (FDNA) and Friends of the Fox River (FOTFR) will host Nancy Lamia, of Wild Ones of Greater Kane County and its "Start In Your Yard" initiative, for an engaging program exploring practical ways to incorporate native ... Read more

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

In honor of Earth Day, join us on Saturday, April 18th at 11 am to help clean up trash from along the Fox River in Yorkville. Sandy Ledesma-Svensson with Coldwell Banker is organizing this event, helping to beautify our local environment. Work gloves, trash bags, and buckets will be available to you, but you can ... Read more

Sounds of the Earth: Music and Nature in HarmonyCMOTF welcomes back the Chicago Harp Quartet, an ensemble dedicated to presenting innovative and charismatic programs to stages and audiences of all sorts. This program brings together the elements of nature and the beauty of music, prompting us all to reflect on the inherit connection both have to ... Read more

Sounds of the Earth: Music and Nature in Harmony CMOTF welcomes back the Chicago Harp Quartet, an ensemble dedicated to presenting innovative and charismatic programs to stages and audiences of all sorts. This program brings together the elements of nature and the beauty of music, prompting us all to reflect on the inherit connection both have ... Read more

Join us on Wednesday, April 22 at 6 pm to help clean up trash from along the Fox River in St. Charles. The Fox Valley Vixens Rugby Club this event, helping to beautify our local environment. Work gloves, trash bags, pickers and buckets will be provided by the Fox Valley Park District, but you can ... Read more

Aurora GreenFest is the region’s largest family-friendly celebration of sustainability, green living, and community action. Since 2010, our annual festival has brought together neighbors, businesses, environmental groups, and city partners to inspire a more sustainable future in Aurora and the Fox Valley.

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.