Presenters 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 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!

Join Friends of the Fox River President, Gary Swick at the McHenry Dam State Park. Come visit our table and join in festivities.

TO 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

Take 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

Join 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