Fox River Watershed
From the tiny creek running through your neighborhood to the mighty Fox River that defines the towns along its banks, we’re working in the water, on the streets, and in open spaces with people across these communities to improve the health of the Fox River Valley.
Fox River Initiative
Connecting communities to the beauty, diversity, and importance of the Fox River in order to inspire stewardship and care for the natural environment.
Through this Initiative, we inspire residents, leaders, youth, and communities to see their river more deeply, connect with the river, and ultimately act to care for the river. This initiative is addressing the health of the Fox River in a variety of ways, by: educating youth to community leaders; guiding communities to sustainable landscaping practices; sharing the breadth of diversity that is supported by the Fox River; connecting people to nature through art; and encouraging people to interact with the river that anchors our communities.
Fox River Presentation Series
Learn about the wonders found in and around this iconic waterway.
River Clean-Ups
Help care for the Fox River by joining us for clean-up events along the river.
Art of the Fox was originally begun to connect people and communities to the beauty, diversity, and importance of the Fox River through art. It started with a series of plein air paintings by artist-in-residence Joel Sheesley that shared both iconic and little-known views of the Fox River on canvas in all seasons. To continue the celebrations of this beautiful and vital waterway, The Conservation Foundation is now embarking on public art installations. The goal is to create artistic features that are accessible, celebrate diverse local voices, and connect people to place and nature.
Our first public art installation will be in Downtown Batavia in partnership with Water Street Studios’ Batavia Public Art Initiative. Read more here!
Stories in the Fox River Watershed
Restoring a Woodland
Kane County
See the results of Susan and Tim’s dedication to restoring their wooded home property. They’ve created a vibrant oasis for spring wildflowers and native birds.
Saving Belrose Farm
LaSalle County
Explore a one-of-a-kind, high-quality natural area with sandstone bluffs, a slot canyon, and a mile of frontage along the Fox River–now protected in perpetuity.
Conservation Community
Kendall County
Learn how Autumn Creek Homeowner’s Association naturalized their detention ponds to cut down on landscaping costs and create beautiful spaces for residents to enjoy.
