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
Meet Your Neighbors: Don’t Poke This Weed!
by Jack MacRae During the summer of 1969, a blues musician from the swamps of Louisiana named Tony Joe White had monster... Read More
Life Lessons from the River
by Gary Swick, FOFR President Life is a process of transformations. All organisms go through stages that are ultimately driven by sex... Read More
Taking the Pulse of Friends of the Fox River
by Gary Swick As President, I annually attend River Network’s national River Rally. It is an opportunity to network, learn about advancements,... Read More
Meet Your Neighbors! “Fox Snakes”
Fox Snakes in the Fox Valley by Jack MacRae Fox snakes hatch hungry. During the summer, baby mini-constrictors use their egg tooth... Read More
Our Waters, Our Fox
Article written for the April 2017 “Bravo Magazine” by Dean Tripp Our Fox By its very nature a river belongs to more... Read More
Meet Your Neighbors! “21st Century Fox”
This is the first article in a new regular “Meet Your Neighbors” column of our newsletter. Each issue will bring you a... Read More
Birds, Bales and Waters of the United States Tour
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
WATERSHED WATCHDOGS EXPAND TO AURORA AND CRYSTAL LAKE!
by Gary Swick Since the beginning of Friends of the Fox River, students have played a lead role in water quality protection.... Read More
We’re a member of EarthShare Illinois
EarthShare Illinois is a federation that represents environmental and conservation non-profits. If your employer participates in EarthShare, you can designate payroll deduction... Read More