Activities & News:
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
FREP Noon Network, Noon - 1:30 pm
FREP Noon Network, Noon - 1:30 pm
Field tour of Carpentersville Dam
removal site
removal site
Meeting Place: West side of former dam,
310 N. Lincoln Avenue, Carpentersville.
Parking in lot or street parking.
Meet at Gazebo. Map link
By: Jennifer Rooks Lopez, Rob Linke,
Derrick Martin (V3), Derek Brehm (RES),
Ken Anderson (ERA)
310 N. Lincoln Avenue, Carpentersville.
Parking in lot or street parking.
Meet at Gazebo. Map link
By: Jennifer Rooks Lopez, Rob Linke,
Derrick Martin (V3), Derek Brehm (RES),
Ken Anderson (ERA)
Paddle for Parks: Fabulous Fox National Water Trail Challenge Event
took place April 30-May 2
They paddled 188 miles in 43 hours & 59 minutes!
https://www.facebook.com/PaddleForParks
Team member Wally who gave our March program on the Mississippi River Speed Challenge undertook this challenge on the Fox River to support our parks.
Team member Wally who gave our March program on the Mississippi River Speed Challenge undertook this challenge on the Fox River to support our parks.
Presentations from the March 13th Summit are posted on YouTube:
Current Issue: May 5, 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.