Activities & News:
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
FREP Annual Picnic & Program, 3-6 pm
FREP Annual Picnic & Program, 3-6 pm
Location: Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1680 Fifth Ave., Aurora
a property of the Forest Preserve of Kane County, which includes Lake Patterson
Meet at shelter # 2
Program: Alex Minnella and Martha Paschke of the City of Aurora will talk about some of their sustainability initiatives, as well as the design and permitting.
Picnic: Potluck. Bring appetizer, side or dessert. Grilled meat and some beverages provided.
Please also bring your own table service and preferred beverage (non-alcoholic)
a property of the Forest Preserve of Kane County, which includes Lake Patterson
Meet at shelter # 2
Program: Alex Minnella and Martha Paschke of the City of Aurora will talk about some of their sustainability initiatives, as well as the design and permitting.
Picnic: Potluck. Bring appetizer, side or dessert. Grilled meat and some beverages provided.
Please also bring your own table service and preferred beverage (non-alcoholic)
Register by June 1st:
Sunday, June 22 - Register by June 1
Friends of the Fox River, in partnership with The Fabulous Fox! Water Trail, invites the public to join EL CARDUNAL, a new community paddle event. This 6-mile paddle follows the Fox River’s longest free flowing stretch in Kane County. Paddling from Cornish Park in Algonquin to East Dundee offers a new opportunity to experience the river uninterrupted by a dam. Over half the route flows through the Kane County Forest Preserve, highlighting the natural beauty and biodiversity of the Fox River Valley.
Presentations from the March 13th Summit are posted on YouTube:
Current Issue: May 30, 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.