Shane McKenzie has been the associate research scientist on the Urban Coyote Research Project for the past decade. He will be discussing research findings related to the coyotes of Chicagoland along with strategies for coexistence. In addition Shane will share updates on new avenues of wildlife research related to urban river otters in Chicagoland. The ... Read more

USACE on dam removals on the Fox River After more than twenty years of research, planning, and advocacy, we are at a critical juncture for the health and future of the Fox River. The Army Corps of Engineers ran a series of three public meetings the week of Sept. 18, 2023, to discuss the findings of ... Read more

It's a mystery exactly which birds will be coming to Schweitzer Environmental Center in Schweitzer Woods at 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road in West Dundee. 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 ... Read more

Members are welcome. The purpose of this meeting is to meet and the election of directors. A slate of directors will be presented by the nominating committee (staff) and voted on by the members present. Friends of the Fox River monthly meeting follows.

Inspired by Nature and Created by Local Artists Join us for Second Sundays at Schweitzer Environmental Center on Sunday, December 10, 12:00 pm – 4:00 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

An evening of fellowship to share a potluck meal, hear nature tales from Pam Otto from St. Charles Park Dist. & Cheryl Smith from Campton Township, and end with a bonfire.RSVP for location directions and food coordination to info@foxriverecosystem.org

Gary Swick, president of Friends of the Fox River will present an entertaining and informative look at the health of the Fox River Watershed. Join Gary to examine the upcoming dam removal and continuing threats: development projects on prime farmlands, ecologically sensitive areas, and downtown riverfronts. What’s happening throughout the watershed will surprise and amaze ... Read more

Join us in reading the autobiography of The FOX (an American schoolteacher and environmental activist who became known in the Chicago area during the 1960s for his environmental direct action under the pseudonym The FOX). The FOX executed "stunts" that successfully brought media attention to the severe pollution of the Fox River in the 1960s that was killing wildlife and threatening human ... Read more

This event will be held virtually on Zoom -- email to request Zoom link: info@foxriverecosystem.org Tara Hohoff is a bat biologist with the Illinois Natural History Survey. Tara co-leads the Illinois Bat Conservation Program which conducts statewide bat surveys using an array of techniques including mist netting, acoustics, emergence counts and genetic sampling. All About Bats of ... Read more

In their Fourth Annual winter series with the Gail Borden Library, Greater Kane County Wild Ones Start in Your Yard initiative invited a panel of experts to help us find out where the water from your land goes. See why the decisions about what we do on our land are important far beyond our own ... Read more

Learn why it's important to have a safe and clean river flowing through our community. Join RiverLife Elgin's info & discussion session with local experts from the Fox River Study Group, Friends of the Fox River, and The Conservation Foundation. They will share their experiences with other successful dam removals, the science of our river's ... Read more

Join Colleen and Friends of the Fox River the first Saturday of every month at 10 am for an All-Level Hatha Yoga Flow featuring fluid movements and restorative poses. Class is hosted at the Schweitzer Environmental Center in West Dundee’s Schweitzer Woods 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road. It costs $20 to attend. Payment can be in ... Read more

Socialize at 5, program at 6. This event will be hybrid, for those who are unable to attend in person. Pre-registration is required for Zoom attendance.Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlduuvqT4rHdVJgybf94COln9Gpnk8b1NUAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Cohosted by The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen ... Read more

Click here to register and get tickets. Featuring the Fox River's water heroes! Meet David, the legal eagle tackling chloride, Tom, the dock dude championing inclusive water fun, and Paul, the farming wizard saving water at Ravensholme. Karen's making waves with the Fabulous Fox Water Trail, while Wes is clearing dams for safety and nature. ... Read more

Join us at our table at Cabela's in Hoffman Estates, 5225 Prairie Stone Parkway. The event runs tomorrow too, but we'll only be there today, Saturday.