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Blog posted in 2021

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Fish Kill: A Call to Action

June 15, 2021

Fish can die during drought and heat waves because slow moving and/or warm water doesn’t capture dissolved oxygen well which they need to live.

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Bridgehouse Museum Exhibit Wins Award

June 14, 2021

The award-winning panel exhibit invokes a Chicago River system once untouched.

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Nature is Essential to Mental Health in Urban Design

June 10, 2021

Studies show that spending time outdoors, such as along the Chicago River system, is good for your health.

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Listen to the new episode of our podcast Inside, Out & About.

June 04, 2021

Spotlight on LaBagh Woods, bats, volunteers.

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Water and the Public Trust

June 03, 2021

Water is a public resource that should remain in the public trust to be safeguarded as a basic human right.

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Hundreds Gather for Live Performance of Sounds of the Chicago River

June 02, 2021

An inspirational performance by the Fifth House Ensemble and the Red Line Drum Ensemble of the American Indian Center-Chicago at the Bridgehouse Museum.

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The Summer Challenge is On

May 22, 2021

The Summer Challenge inspires, encourages, and supports volunteers so that they can pick up litter independently or in small groups all summer long.

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Canoe and Cleans and Centennial Volunteer Workdays Upcoming

May 20, 2021

Join us for our popular Litter Free Canoe and Cleans this summer.

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Native American Drums and Chamber Music Live at Bridgehouse Museum May 30

May 19, 2021

The performances are the culmination of a series of virtual workshops using deep listening as a tool for observation and increased awareness of our environment, integrated with Native practices.

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Welcome Joe Hinton

May 18, 2021

Joe Hinton joins Friends as director of environment, equity, and engagement.

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