Stormwater: Water Quality, Flooding, Land Use and Resiliency in McHenry County The public and policymakers are invited to learn more about McHenry County’s water supply, and the need to use it wisely and protect it. This program will be held at the McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium (Building B), 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. The ... Read more

Meet the Friends of the Fox River & Waubonsie Creek at this family-oriented event. The event will include a history of the area and a walk to Hudson's Crossing Park and Waubonsie Creek. Dress for the weather and wear waterproof shoes or boots if you'd like to wade into the stream. Call to register: 630-425-3965 ... Read more

Kane & McHenry County Referendums - What's in it for YOU? And Carpentersville Dam Update. Friends of the Fox River President Gary Swick hosts Kane County Board President Chris Kious to break down the benefits of the Kane County Forest Preserve District referendum for you.Gary also hosts Board Member and Engineer Art Malm to detail ... Read more

Join Friends of the Fox River and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for 2 opportunities to help with shoreline cleanups - Thursday, October 24 and Saturday, October 26. No need to register. Bring your gloves and available cleanup tools.

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.

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

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

Program: Monarchs and Margaritas By:  Vince Mosca, Hey and Associates. Inc. Location:  The Centre of Elgin Heritage Ballroom, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120 Over the last three decades, the populations of Monarch Butterflies have crashed by 90% from habitat loss, agricultural practices and climatic factors. This program will discuss the incredible journey of the migration of monarchs from the ... Read more

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 recent Carpentersville 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 ... Read more

Friends of the Fox River Director and Registered Professional Engineer, Arthur Malm presents the spectacular early results seen in the  removal of the first of nine major dams across the Fox River in the central Fox River Valley. Register here

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 FREP Noon Network Location: VIA Zoom Program: Alternatives to Turf GrassBy: Dr. Liz Anna Kozik, Chicago Botanic Garden The Chicago Botanic Garden and Chicago Park District are involved in research to find a more sustainable approach for areas not needing to be neatly mowed and manicured lawn, but where native prairie may not be appropriate.  ... Read more

Students interested in science, technology, and math will have the opportunity to connect with employers offering full-time jobs, internships, part-time roles, and volunteer opportunities in these exciting fields. You’ll also gain valuable insights into careers in STEM, explore lesser-known career paths, and learn how to break into the industry. Register here

In-Person or Online - Contact Colleen at yogicplayground.org Join us for an all-levels, 60-minute yoga classes at Schweitzer Environmental Center, 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road in West Dundee, the headquarters for local non-profit, Friends of the Fox River. A significant portion of the proceeds go to Friends of the Fox River to help facilitate river cleanups ... Read more

Crystal Lake Green Drinks - PFAS Detection in Groundwater and Your Drinking Water Supplies Their Speaker for March 5th is Amy Gahala, a hydrologist who has worked for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2011. Amy is the Project Manager for the network of groundwater monitoring wells and stream gages established throughout McHenry County. Her ... Read more

Domenico D'Alessandro presents Building a Communal Loom to "Weave the We" How do we weave the WE as in all life forms?- Referencing Naomi Klein's phrasing, the LEAP Manifesto, and Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer D'Alessandro's talk will be on what we learn from past experiences, including defeats to arrive at needed strategies to defend our ... Read more

Click here to register and get tickets. Keynote Speaker: Rob Linke - Carpenter Dam Removal Register at https://www.southeastfoxriver.org/ For more information, visit: www.southeastfoxriver.org To see more about the featured speakers, visit: www.southeastfoxriver.org/2024-fox-river-summit