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Elgin Valley Fox Trot
Elgin Valley Fox Trot
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
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Meet the Friends of the Fox River at Riverside Pizza & Pub with State Rep. Matt Hanson
Meet the Friends of the Fox River at Riverside Pizza & Pub with State Rep. Matt Hanson
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
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Dam Removal Non-debate
Dam Removal Non-debate
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.
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Aurora Greenfest
Aurora Greenfest
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!
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Love Our River Day
Love Our River Day
Join Friends of the Fox River President, Gary Swick at the McHenry Dam State Park. Come visit our table and join in festivities.
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Cancelled – State Representative Matt Hanson hosts “Meet the Friends of the Fox River”
Cancelled – State Representative Matt Hanson hosts “Meet the Friends of the Fox River”
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
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Bee Blitz at Schweitzer
Bee Blitz at Schweitzer
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
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Come Celebrate the Winner of the Northwind Canoe and Offshore Paddles
Come Celebrate the Winner of the Northwind Canoe and Offshore Paddles
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
Canoe Raffle Drawing at Rosie’s
Canoe Raffle Drawing at Rosie’s
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