The Fox River: Our Hidden Gem Feathered Friends of the Fox: Birds Across Local Habitats A Fox River Presentation Series All Programs are Free 7:00 — 8:00pm Yorkville Public Library 902 Game Farm Road Yorkville, IL 60560 Organized By: The Conservation Foundation’s Kendall County Advisory Council The Conservation Foundation is collaborating with local partners to once again offer presentation series centered around the Fox River. This series highlights the wildlife diversity, unique attributes, and recreation opportunities provided by our most valuable natural asset, the Fox River. The benefits of living in and visiting the Fox River Valley are expansive, but also dependent on our human impact in these places. Join one or all of the presentations in the series to hear the speakers’ insights on the intricacies of our environment, ways to enjoy our local outdoor spaces, the cultural significance of the Fox River, and how you can care for our natural resources. Feathered Friends of the Fox: Birds Across Local Habitats By Scott Johnson, Forest Foundation of Kendall County Explore the bird species inhabiting various areas surrounding the Fox River, including prairie, wetland, woodland, and river habitats, and how the area’s bird populations are changing over time. Series Schedule Wednesday, January 28th Feathered Friends of the Fox: Birds Across Local Habitats By Scott Johnson, Forest Foundation of Kendall County Register here Wednesday, February 25th Growing Food for Nature and People: Agroecology 101 By Connie Kollmeyer, The Conservation Foundation Register here Wednesday, March 25th Riverine Friend or Foe: Living with American Beavers By Rachel Siegel and Jeff Boland-Prom, Illinois Beaver Alliance Register here Wednesday, April 22nd Rooted in Trouble: The Impact of Invasive Plant Species By Sam Kilgore, Local Land Steward Register here
Protecting natural areas and open space, rivers and watersheds in northeastern Illinois.
