Wheaton artist Joel Sheesley is working with The Conservation Foundation’s Fox River Initiative, an environmental education and outreach program about the Fox River and the Fox Valley. Through “A Fox River Testimony” art exhibit, the foundation hopes to broaden interest in the health of the Fox River by appealing to the river’s esthetic value. Joel has painted Fox River landscapes from West Dundee, IL in the north all the way down to Ottawa, IL where the Fox joins the Illinois River. At this program, Joel will discuss the details of how he creates the beautiful paintings of the Fox River on display at the Elgin History Museum from September 13-November 15.