Dam Nite Out #2
The Carpentersville Dam is scheduled to be removed this fall. Join host Friends of the Fox River President, Gary Swick, at the Carpentersville Dam, to learn about the history of this dam from local historian, Phil Aleo, and local river restoration expert, Art Malm, will tell why this removal is so important. Park in lot ... Read more
Free Green Fair in Aurora
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church invites families to celebrate Earth Day.Come to 701 South Eola Road in Aurora Organizations will have displays to encourage greener households and communities.They will feature Incredible Bats, electric cars, solar panels and much more. The Fiesta Taco Food Truck will be present during the fair.
Earth Day Celebration at Prairieview Education Center
McHenry County Conservation District presents Earth Day in McHenry County! Location: 2112 Behan RdCrystal Lake, IL 60014 EVENT IS ALL OUTDOORS! The event will feature guided hikes, a sidewalk chalk art contest, planting activity or take-home project, a vendor scavenger hunt, a recycling truck, and performances by Georgia Rae Family Band! Free / All-Ages / No registration ... Read more
Dundee Township Litter Clean-Up & Tree Planting
Meet at Library Springs - Route 25 Trailhead (across from Bonnie Dundee Golf Course) For details contact: Arin Thrower Dundee Township Supervisor 847.450.3114
Annual Barrington Area KidFest
Kite Fly & Nature Learning
The KidFest mission is to provide activities that inspire healthy habits, expose nature opportunities in the area and to encourage families to get up and explore the great outdoors. Our goal is to inspire families to go for a hike, a bicycle ride, play catch, fish, play frisbee and of course, Fly A Kite! KidFest ... Read more
Monitor with your Mother for Mother’s Day
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Friends of the Fox River Executive Committee Meeting
The chairperson of the Executive Committee is Gary Swick, president of Friends of the Fox River. The committee prepares the board meeting agenda and discusses upcoming issues and events. Other committee topics include: A. Strategic Plan DevelopmentB. Staff supervisionC. Board development process guidanceD. Bylaws review; recommend updatesE. Perform other functions described in Article IX, Section ... Read more
Friends of the Fox River Education Services Committee
IL, United StatesPlease contact Gary Swick 815-370-0026 to attend this committee meeting. The Education Design team comprises the largest committee of Friends of the Fox River with seasoned educators and young professionals. The team strategizes the growth of our established student programs and public outreach needs. They develop activities, associated materials, and work collaboratively to deliver effective ... Read more
The Fox River and its Influence on the History of the Fox Valley with Phil Aleo
The Fox River has had an influence on the population ofthis region for over 1,000 years. This is an educational and entertaining program. Dundee Library555 Barrington Road East Dundee
A Fox River Testimony – Program at Schweitzer Environmental Center
Joel Sheesley, artist, poet, emeritus professor of art at Wheaton College, in collaboration with The Conservation Foundation set out to paint the Fox River Valley using a plein air approach. His book "A Fox River Legacy" is the culmination of his journey. He says "We must learn to see our river before we can love ... Read more
Fox River Artist Joel Sheesley Presents “A Fox River Testimony”
Wheaton artist Joel Sheesley has painted the beauty of the Fox River in all its moods, and is sharing his artwork and experiences with us as he presents A Fox River Testimony - a book encapsulating his 73 remarkable paintings of the Fox River. Join Friends of the Fox River (FOTFR) on Sunday, August 14th, ... Read more
Elgin Farmer’s Market
Join Friends of the Fox River for "Be an Environmentalist" day at the Market. Join us as we staff the booth, and watch the entry gates to assist, while being able to hand out flyers and promote our organization.
Stories of the Land – A Walk with Jon Duerr
Join retired Executive Director at Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Jon Duerr at Jon Duerr Forest Preserve for stories of the land. 10-11 main talk, 11-12 various small group interpretive stops followed by a provided lunch. Registration is opening soon. It is pretty rare to have the opportunity to have a dedicated property’s namesake ... Read more
EGG350 Dam Nite Out
The dams on the Fox River were constructed to provide mechanical power for local industry. In some cases. The impoundment created by the dams were a source of ice cut for refrigeration. Power is no longer generated by these dams, nor are ice blocks harvested. The dams have been found to significantly degrade habitat and ... Read more
Dam Nite Out at the Roundhouse
Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 north Broadway, Aurora, Illinois 205 north Broadway, AuroraThe program will begin with a short walk to the Fox River. There the natural and cultural history will be presented by Gary Swick, and the basics of river restoration by Art Malm. The group will reconvene inside to take a deeper dive into the research and facts associated with dam removal.The dams on the ... Read more
Elgin’s Fox River: An Environmental History
Elgin History Museum 360 Park St., Elgin, ILThe Fox River was the main reason James Gifford started a community here in 1835. How did people use the flowing water? How did they change the river? This exhibit developed in partnership with the Friends of the Fox River and the Elgin Public Museum explores manufacturing, drinking water, river islands and river recreation!
Friends of Hackmatack 10th Anniversary Celebration
"From the Bottom Up: The Power of a Vision." Speaker Chad Pegracke, CNN 2013 Hero of the Year and Founder and President of Living Lands and Water.More info at hackmatacknwr.org
Second Saturday Outdoor Family Adventures – ROCKtober
Schweitzer Environmental Center 16N690 Sleepy Hollow Road, Dundee Township, Illinois, United StatesDam Night Out – Morning Edition
Gail Borden Library 270 N. Grove Elgin, IL 270 N. Grove St., Elgin, IllinoisJoin Friends of the Fox River at Elgin’s Gail Borden Library at 10:00 am on Saturday October 8th to learn more about the natural and cultural history of our Fox River and its dams. A deep dive into the research will address the common fears and misinformation, and help you be excited about our river’s ... Read more