
Activities & News:
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Special evening program at 6:30 pm
This program is free, reservations not required. The public is welcome.
Learn about a journey by canoe from the Mississippi headwaters down to the mouth, and all of the lessons we can learn from the river. Wally Werderich was one of the journey participants and will join us for some Q&A discussion after the film.
Film runtime: 87 minutes
Special evening program at 6:30 pm
to celebrate Earth Day Month
Film:
Mississippi River Speed Record,
an Epic Adventure
Location: Kane County Government Center Auditorium, First/Lower Floor of Building A 719 S. Batavia Avenue, Geneva, IL
This program is free, reservations not required. The public is welcome.
Learn about a journey by canoe from the Mississippi headwaters down to the mouth, and all of the lessons we can learn from the river. Wally Werderich was one of the journey participants and will join us for some Q&A discussion after the film.
Film runtime: 87 minutes


Visit our Facebook page for photos from the 3/13 Summit
Current Issue: March 3, 2025
FREP Programs & Presentations
LINK to our Presentations Page
You'll find links to presentation pdfs
or videos on YouTube
Recent: Turf Grass Alternatives 2/12/25
Monarchs & Margaritas 1/8/25
LINK to our Presentations Page
You'll find links to presentation pdfs
or videos on YouTube
Recent: Turf Grass Alternatives 2/12/25
Monarchs & Margaritas 1/8/25


The Fabulous Fox! Water Trail is designated a recreational water trail by the National Park Service's
National Trail System.
Visit our Water Trail page for more info
National Trail System.
Visit our Water Trail page for more info
Documentary -- Watershed Warriors
A documentary called "Watershed Warriors," produced by
RiversAreLife (RaL), offers an intimate look into the profound impact of
Friends of the Fox River's mission of protecting, preserving, and restoring the Fox River
watershed.
Watershed Warriors embody the spirit of FOTFR. The film showcases the efforts of FOTFR President Gary Swick and FOTFR Education Operations Director Jenni Kempf, who both exemplify a commitment to the river's well-being.
Watershed Warriors embody the spirit of FOTFR. The film showcases the efforts of FOTFR President Gary Swick and FOTFR Education Operations Director Jenni Kempf, who both exemplify a commitment to the river's well-being.