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Blog posted in September 2023.

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Finalist for Two Top Awards – And You Can Vote

September 24, 2023

We are proud to be named a finalist for two competitive awards recognizing nonprofit managerial excellence, and innovation. Help support us by voting for the innovation award.

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An Eerie Evening Awaits You

September 23, 2023

Haunt the halls of our 103-year-old landmark, five-story Bridgehouse while raising money for health and protection of the Chicago River.

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More Bold Thinking, Action, and Advocacy

September 21, 2023

The river system is essential to improving public health supporting wildlife and plant biodiversity, and building climate resiliency for the region.

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Beavers are Essential to Restoration, Combatting Climate Crisis

September 20, 2023

Among their unheralded attributes, beavers help forestall the climate crisis, slow flooding, and restore wetlands.

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Days Left to get Onboard Our Fall Cruise

September 19, 2023

Your support benefits important programming at the Bridgehouse Museum such as educational field trips for students to learn about the river’s ecology and history.

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Contribute to our new Strategic Plan

September 09, 2023

We invite you take a survey to contribute to our new strategic plan for 2024-2028.

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All Aboard for the Bridgehouse Museum

September 07, 2023

Our 10th Annual Autumn Cruise of the Chicago River benefits the education and public outreach programs of our Bridgehouse Museum.

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The Moon Was Bright at the Sunset Soiree

September 06, 2023

Moonlight Sparkles for Otter Society Soiree.

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EJ/GIS Focus of Free Teacher Workshop

September 04, 2023

Free Teacher Workshop Features Natural Solutions Tool.

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