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Friends of the Fox River to host annual 'State of the Fox River' Jan. 12

On Sunday, Jan. 12, Gary Swick, president of Friends of the Fox River, will present his annual State of the Fox River program from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Schweitzer Environmental Center, 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road in West Dundee.

Every year at this time, Swick reports on the health of the river, what it experienced last year, and what's planned for it this year. He's pretty well-informed since he is an active participant in some of the most influential and informed groups that study, protect, and enjoy the Fox.

In addition to being an instructor at Northern Illinois University after retiring from Dundee-Crown High School where he taught for 34 years), he is on the boards of Living Lands & Waters, Elgin Math & Science Academy, and the Tyler and Jelke Creek watershed coalitions.

Swick also was part of the Fox River Study Group for years.

At his program last year, Swick offered a celebration of anniversaries, accomplishments, and activities surrounding the Fox.

This year, he says that your thinking cap will be involved as you discover fun facts about the Fox. His special programs also include some surprises.

For information, visit friendsofthefoxriver.org or www.facebook.com/friendsofthefoxriver.

Gary Swick, shown canoeing in warmer weather, will talk about the "State of the Fox River" on Sunday, Jan. 12. Courtesy of Friends of the Fox River
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