Join Friends of the Fox River at this fun, lively family event that gets the entire family outside and moving. We'll bring our critters to help explore pond life. Kids can also participate in other activity stations: climb a tree, build a birdhouse, race their parents, do an obstacle course. 

Please call to be included in this 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.

Join Friends of the Fox River and the City of Batavia for this year’s cleanup. Dress for the day's weather forecast, and to protect yourself (long sleeves, pants, and closed toe shoes) from sun, poison ivy, and insects. Have footwear appropriate for wet and muddy conditions.  If practical, please bring gloves, small plastic shopping bags, ... Read more

YOU can help us fundraise simply by volunteering for the Elgin Valley Fox Trot Sunday June 2nd, 7-11 a.m. We need 10+ volunteers for water stations and to guard a few intersections. These are easy tasks for a fun time with over 1000 runners participating. FOTFR as a volunteer sponsor receives a portion of the proceeds. ... Read more

Join State Representative Matt Hanson as he hosts a Meet the Friends of the Fox River (FOTFR) event Wednesday June 5th from 6-8pm at Riverside Pizza & Pub in St Charles. Come and learn about the history of the Fox River and how FOTFR works to protect and restore the health of the watershed. The ... Read more

Presenters include: David Kaptain, Elgin mayor, Art Malm, environmental water engineer, Gary Swick president Friends of the Fox River, Steve Ward, South Elgin Board President Speakers discuss fact-based information including: flooding, water quality, property values, shoreline increase, odor and much more.

Aurora GreenFest is a free and accessible event, with something for everyone in the whole family. We’ll be here rain or shine! Parents, bring your kids!  Kids, bring your parents!

Join Friends of the Fox River President, Gary Swick at the McHenry Dam State Park. Come visit our table and join in festivities.

TO BE RESCHEDULED - Join State Representative Matt Hanson as he hosts a Meet the Friends of the Fox River (FOTFR) event Thursday June 11th from 2-4 pm at the Oswego Library. This is a family-friendly event. Guests will be introduced to how the Fox River and the landscape around it were formed. Children will ... Read more

Take pictures of bees as you roam the Bee Sanctuary and upload them to BeeSpotter as a citizen scientist. This project is in collaboralion with the University of IL at Urbana-Champaign's Department of Entomology and the office for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education. Register here

Join us for the drawing of the winning ticket for the fabulous Northstar Northwind 16′ StarLite canoe valued at $3300 and two brand new Bending Branches Arrow series canoe paddles, each valued at $150 from Offshore Inflatable Boat Specialists. Meet us at Rosie's to congratulate the winner or accept your prize! It's National Canoe Day on June 26th ... Read more

Win this Northstar Northwind 16' StarLite Canoe! Join Friends of the Fox River at Rosie O'Hare's Public House on Monday, June 24th for the drawing of the winning ticket for this beautiful Northstar Northwind 16' StarLite Canoe! Valued at over $3000, the Northwind 16 offers a wide variety of paddling possibilities. This is the canoe ... Read more

This program is not for public attendance. If you have a child or children you'd like to sign up for summer camp, contact Bob Russo Recreation Supervisor at (847) 428-7131 x1204 or brusso@dtpd.org Formerly known as Survivor Camp, Friends of the Fox River provides fun, educational activities for boys and girls from 9 to 14 ... Read more

Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve in Kane County                    42W797 Rohrsen Rd, Hampshire, IL 60140 Please RSVP to:  info@foxriverecosystem.org to help with the planning. Grilled meats and beverages provided.  Please  bring a dish to share. We will  start with tour of the restoration at Muirhead Springs, and then enjoy our ... Read more

Join us to learn all about how to identify local insects and learn about how important and helpful they can be.

Friends of the Fox River president Gary Swick presents a program about community action and education in protecting our watershed. Green Guerilla, Eco-Friendly Land Management, owned and founded by Chris Flaherty will also be conducting a pop-up plant sale.

RENEW is a live PAINTING competition. The audience votes for two winners from each clash. The eight finalists will come together in our City Final. More info here to sign up.