Spotlight on the Fox
The 2025 A River Flows Through It, Life in the Fox Valley
The 2025 A River Runs Through It…Life in the Fox Valley lecture series kicks off on January 15th. We're excited to present programs this year that highlight our beloved Fox River, the people and the wildlife that shape our communities. The River Corridor Foundation in partnership with The Conservation Foundation and the St. Charles Park District are pleased to present this series at no charge.
» On January 15, Gary Swick (Friends of the Fox) will talk about "The Fox" Lessons from a Local Legend. The activist who took on cleaning up the Fox River.
» On February 19, Josh Libman (Kane County Forest Preserve) returns to share A Guide to Identifying and Appreciating Birds of the Fox River Valley. It's sure to be an Avian Adventure!
» On March 19, Kane County is said to have had a role with the Underground Railroad. Eric Krupa (St. Charles History Museum) will discuss A Road to Freedom: Kane County Anti-Slavery Society and the Underground Railroad.
» On April16, Can you imagine if there were floating gardens on the Fox River? Phil Nicodemus (Urben Rivers) will show us The Wild Mile: A Floating Eco-park on the Chicago River.
All lectures are presented at the Baker Community Center in St. Charles at 7pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. We ask that you pre-register to reserve your seat. And, please share this link to invite your friends and family to join us to enjoy this truly unique lecture series.
Please click on the link below to register to reserve your seats. Thank you!