How Are We Protecting the Fox River?
By Gary Swick, President “How is the river doing?” and “What’s new with Friends of the Fox River (FOFR)?” are the two... Read More
It WAS Our Fox River Day!
By Gary Mechanic, Executive Director The 1st It’s Our Fox River Day was a successful start for an annual event despite some... Read More
Nature’s Gifts
By Gary Swick, FOFR President Nature offers us much that we take for granted. Our need for drinkable water, clean air, and... Read More
FUNdraising, Friends of the Fox River Style!
Get your holiday shopping done early with a beer in your hand, without an internet connection. The ceremony of gift giving is... Read More
Love Our River Days
by Gary Mechanic, Executive Director The Fox River has come a long way from the days when it was the most used... Read More
2018 Annual Photography Contest
Our Annual Photography Contest has become a big hit, so we are excited to step it up this year! Our theme this... Read More
Cruising for Visions
By Gary Mechanic, Executive Director Following the recent solar eclipse, Friends of the Fox River’s President Gary Swick drew a parallel in... Read More
2017 Annual Photography Contest
It’s that time of year again when spring is in full bloom and some of the best opportunities for photographing life on... Read More
Birds, Bales and Waters of the United States
When Illinois became a state in 1818, 8 million acres of wetlands or 23% of the state’s land area provided critical habitat... Read More
Craft Beer Selected Just for You
No clean water, no good beer. By Eric Pepa It’s not just a cute tag line; it really is a profound statement... Read More