Chicago River Day
16th annual Chicago River Day
Saturday, May 10, 2008
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Thank you!
Many thanks to the sponsors and volunteers that made this year’s Chicago River Day a resounding success.
Who
Friends of the Chicago River and 3,900 volunteers including community members, school groups, corporations, and neighborhood associations for a day of hands-on environmental work and celebration along 100 miles of sites on Chicago River. Everyone from senior citizens to working professionals to toddlers can find something to contribute and celebrate at Chicago River Day.
What
WORKDAY - In the morning, volunteers working side-by-side collect garbage and sort for recycling, remove invasive vegetation, spruce up river-edge trails, plant native seedlings, create river-inspired art and explore the Chicago River.
FESTIVAL - After a morning of hard work, Friends invites volunteers to attend our Chicago River Festival. Festival-goers enjoy a free barbeque, live music, an environmental fair, and more.
When
Saturday, May 10, 2008
WORKDAY - 9 a.m. to noon
FESTIVAL - Noon to 3 p.m.
Where
WORKDAY - Over 60 sites along the banks of the Chicago River from as far north as Route 120 in Lake County to as far south as Blue Island in Cook County. A complete list of sites will be available on our website soon.
FESTIVAL - River Park, 5100 N. Francisco in Chicago
Sponsors
as of 4/10/08
PRESENTING SPONSOR
EDUCATION SPONSOR
OUTREACH SPONSORS
SITE SPONSORS
ComEd
Earth Tech, Inc.
Fay’s Point
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Fletcher Chicago
Illinois EPA
International Airport Centers, LLC
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
LEAD IN-KIND SPONSORS
Chicago Park District
City of Chicago
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Friends of the Chicago River would like to thank the following partners and additional in-kind donors: Essanay Studio and Lighting Company, Inc.; Graphic Converting; Hitchcock Design Group; and MWH.
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