Tyler Creek Watershed Coalition
By Carl Missele, Treasurer TCWC The Tyler Creek Watershed Coalition (TCWC) was formed to initiate and manage the green infrastructure recommendations that... Read More
From the Heart
By Gary Swick My articles have been staying connected with monthly themes. So, following the months of charitable giving, holiday gifting, and... Read More
Meet Your Neighbors: Cats Named Bob
By Jack MacRae Our bobcats are busy. February means females are looking for houses and males are looking for females. Bobcats den... Read More
Meet Your Neighbors: Voley Moley!
By Furry Jack MacRae Voles live fast and die young. There are millions of these mousy rodents in our grassy neighborhoods throughout the... Read More
Resolve to Be a Better Friend
By Gary Swick, President In December’s newsletter, I offered the Fox River’s holiday gift list. I also promised that I would suggest... Read More
Stardust, Mercury and Smallmouth Bass for Dinner
By FOFR Director Art Malm, P.E. Since I’ve received no dam questions this month I’ll take this opportunity to start a conversation... Read More
Meet Your Ex – Next Door Neighbor!
By Jack Frost MacRae They were the perfect American tree. They were among the tallest, the widest, and had the straightest grain.... Read More
The Fox River’s Gift List
By Gary Swick, President Many years ago I was given a wood carving from an anonymous source. The accompanying note read: “This... Read More
How Does the River Flow?
From time to time Friends of the Fox River receives questions thru our website or Facebook page about the river, pollution and... Read More
Mill Creek Watershed
By Holly Hudson, Senior Aquatic Biologist, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning The 31 square mile Mill Creek watershed includes portions of four... Read More