Getting Involved
Why is my Membership Important?
Friends of the Fox River cannot achieve its mission without the participation of concerned citizens like you. Your membership will help to maintain our existing programs and assist us in expanding our work in the watershed.
Whether you choose to become a volunteer monitor, participate in a Fox Rescue cleanup, attend Friends of the Fox River events, or simply to be counted as a member, you are helping to protect the Fox River and its tributaries.
In return, we will provide you with educational events, newsletters, volunteer opportunities, and reports of our activities on behalf of the Fox River. Together we can create the culture of stewardship needed to protect the Fox River now and for future generations.
If you have questions about a Friends of the Fox River membership, please contact Karin Ley at 815-356-6605 or leykl@aol.com.
Volunteering
Everyone's help is needed to protect the Fox River and its tributaries. One of the best ways to protect the Fox River is to become actively involved in our organization. We invite you to pitch in at a Fox Rescue cleanup, join FOFR's Watershed Monitoring Network and learn how to monitor water quality, lend a hand at one of our habitat improvement projects, and voice your concerns to our board members.
Donations
Your financial or in-kind donations directly support our river protection efforts. Your donation enables us to host education events, sponsor cleanups, train stream monitors, and organize habitat improvement projects.
Photo Contest
Friends of the Fox River Announces Winners Of 2007 Photo Contest
Friends of the Fox River is pleased to announce the winners in their annual Photo Contest “Your Fox River Watershed”
In the Professional Division there were entries in three categories. In the Wildlife category the First Place winner was Tom Lowden of Crystal Lake. Second Place went to Jenn Wilson of North Aurora. Tom Lowden also won Third Place.
In the Landscapes category First Place went to Tom Lowden. Lowden’s photo also won a Judge’s Choice Award. Second Place went to Diane Keys of South Elgin. Third Place went to Tom Lowden.
In the People Experiencing Nature category Tom Lowden won both First and Second Place.
The Amateur Division had entries in four categories. In the Landscapes category First Place went to Bill Meier of St. Charles. Meier tied for second place with Bob Roehrig of Batavia. Third Place went to Vivian Christiano of Oswego.
In the Wildlife First Place went to Paul McFadden. His photo also won two Judge’s Choice Awards. Fred Pigott of Wheaton won Second Place and Third Place went to John Sather of Naperville.
In the People Experiencing Nature category Bill Meier won First and Second Place awards. Third Place went to Paul McFadden of Carpentersville.
First Place in the River Rescues category went to John Sather. Diana Sinn of Elgin won Second and Third Place awards for this category.
Winners will be honored at the 2007 Friends of the Fox River Annual Meeting on December 10th at the Historic Kendall County Courthouse. The winning photos will be displayed at various locations throughout the watershed.
2007 Winning Contest photos will be displayed locations to will be announced shortly, please check back.
Congratulations to 2007 Winner!
2006 winners!