FREP Noon Network – Geneva Creek Restoration Project
Program:Presentation and then Field Tour of the Geneva Creek Restoration ProjectWe will start with the presentation in the auditorium and then take a short walk behind the complex, by the Fox River and to Geneva Creek.Presenter: Rob Linke, P.E., CFM Sr. Water Resources Engineer & Wetland Specialist Kane County Dept. of Environmental & Water Resources Kane ... Read more
Dam Nite Out – Carpentersville’s New Shoreline!
Lincoln Avenue at the Carpenter Dam in Carpentersville, IL 310 North Lincoln Avenue, Carpentersville, Illinois, United StatesCome and experience something not seen for 180 years! REGISTER HERE: https://friendsofthefoxriver.wildapricot.org/event-6287551 Join the Friends of the Fox River for a tour of the land that was submerged by the dam. The dam was removed in October, and the self-restoration process has been interesting. Many artifacts have been exposed. The mud flats have been replaced ... Read more
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.
Understanding Coyotes
Schweitzer Environmental Center. West Dundee PO Box 5634, 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Rd., ILLINOISShane McKenzie, associate research scientist on the Urban Coyote Research Project will tell us how to avoid conflicts with coyotes, and answer questions. How To Guide - Avoid Conflicts with Coyotes The event is free, but space is limited so please register here: https://urbancoyoteresearch.com/coyote-info/how-avoid-conflicts-coyotes https://friendsofthefoxriver.wildapricot.org/event-6310069
It’s Our Fox River Day – A Watershed-Wide Celebration
Fox RiverOn Saturday, September 20, Friends of the Fox River will coordinate our fifth river-length event on the entire Fox River from Waukesha, Wisconsin to the confluence in Ottawa, Illinois. Here's how to participate. We are reaching out to Mayors, City Councils, Park Districts and Forest Preserve Districts along the river, along with environmental groups, faith ... Read more
Kayak Raffle FUNdraiser
Take A Chance For Education Friends of the Fox River is offering 2 kayaks and gear an incredible value as a fundraiser to support watershed education experiences. Introducing the Dagger Zydeco 9' and the Wilderness Systems 10’ kayaks. Designed for those who love the water, these kayaks are the perfect companions to spend time with ... 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.
Oaktober
Pete Jackson shares his ideas about oak trees. Info and registration to come.
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
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