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.

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

Domenico D'Alessandro presents Learning from Failure In protecting the environment, leaders often encourage green solutions that fall far short of the desired goals.D'Alessandro promotes "Rights of Nature" taking place on an international level, which would also be beneficial to ecosystem protection here. He will refer to a few successful efforts both at home and abroad. ... Read more