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Blog posted in 2022

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Free Lunchtime Panel Series at the Bridgehouse Museum

July 13, 2022

Experts will discuss “Plastic Pollution and How to Move Forward”.

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Help us Host an Amazing Summer Float Party

July 02, 2022

Interested in volunteering for the Summer Float Party? Help us for some or all of the day.

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New Exhibit at Bridgehouse Museum is Wild

July 01, 2022

The Chicago River is Wild Science Station is a mobile exhibit that contains interactive activities for all ages to learn about the river, its wildlife, and water quality.

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Upcoming Canoeing Events

June 30, 2022

We are excited to offer numerous ways for people to enjoy your local waterway. 

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Crain's Names Frisbie a 2022 Notable Leader in Sustainability

June 28, 2022

The notable leaders include public, private, academic, and non-profit professionals throughout the Chicago area.

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Summer Float Party 2022 – Save the Date!

June 27, 2022

Tickets go on sale July 11, 2022. Stay tuned for more details.

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Honoring Juneteenth

June 19, 2022

One beautiful place of reflection is Whistler Woods along the Little Calumet River in south suburban Riverdale.

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International Sailing Athletes Join Friends for on the Water Restoration

June 18, 2022

Led by Friends’ staff and volunteer canoe guides, athletes from across SailGP’s nine international teams donned hip waders and accessed planting spots via canoes from the Lathrop Homes dock on the North Branch in Chicago.

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Birding from Boats offers a glimpse of the migratory birds along the Chicago River system

June 17, 2022

The Chicago River is part of the highway system of rivers that migratory birds utilize for their yearly travels. This spring Friends teamed up with Chicago Ornithological Society to do a bird count from the boats on the North Branch of the Chicago. Read on to learn how many species we saw in just two hours!

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Hot Ticket: See the Bridge Go Up from Inside

June 14, 2022

The three remaining scheduled summer bridge lifts are Wednesday, June 22, Saturday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 29.

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