Explore the Outdoors at ‘It’s Our River Day’ in Algonquin Sept. 17
Kane County residents are invited to “explore the outdoors” at It’s Our River Day on Saturday, Sept. 17, in Algonquin.
Come learn about local environmental groups, participate in cleaning up the river, watch a live water rescue demonstration, and more. Enjoy the afternoon at beautiful Cornish Park at this free event for all ages.
The annual “It’s Our River Day” is sponsored by the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and the village of Algonquin.
It’s Our River Day
- When: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016
- Where: Cornish Park, Downtown Algonquin
Algonquin Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District will demonstrate water rescues in the river.
The Sierra Club will provide supplies for an on-site cleanup of the Fox River and area surrounding Cornish Park.
Other groups that will have displays and activities at the event include:
Illinois Paddling Council- Water Trailkeepers
- Prairie State Canoeists
- Fox River Jeep Club
- Village of Algonquin-Water & Sewer
- Village of Algonquin-Parks & Forestry
- University of Illinois Master Gardeners
- McHenry County Schools Environmental Education Programs
- Algonquin Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry-Victory Garden
- McHenry County Conservation District
- The Land Conservancy of McHenry County
- McHenry County College Sustainability Center
- Algonquin Area Public Library District
- Kane County Division of Environmental & Water Resources
- Algonquin Rotary Club
- Friends of the Fox River
- Davey Tree Expert Company
Learn more about this event on the Village of Algonquin website.
