Friends give Fox River its spring cleaning
Sara Boline of Elgin carries a handful of trash plucked from the Fox River in Elgin on Saturday during the Friends of the Fox River spring cleanup. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Pete Becker of Elgin, center, picks up trash during Saturday the Friends of the Fox River spring cleanup in Elgin. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Updated 4/17/2021 6:40 PM
From clothes, cans and fast-food containers to bottles, bags and blankets, there was plenty of trash to keep the Friends of the Fox River busy Saturday as members combed the river s edge during an annual cleanup event.
How you can celebrate Earth Day 2021 across the suburbs
Some Earth Day events incorporate restoration and planting activities. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Show a little love for Mother Nature.
She s always been there to sustain us, and she s been a source of comfort and peace especially during the pandemic, when outdoor pursuits such as gardening, hiking and biking helped keep us sane.
Earth Day is Thursday, April 22, and there are plenty of local events celebrations, concerts, educational programs, cleanups, workdays, recycling to mark the occasion.
Friday, April 16
COD Music Fridays @ Noon: Noon Friday, April 16, online at www.atthemac.org. Alumni Spotlight featuring singer, songwriter, educator Louise Kelly performing her own music as she celebrates Earth Day and shares her story. Free.