In June, Friends' senior planner and GIS manager, spoke at the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress where she shared how her love of wildlife photography inspires and informs her professional work at Friends.

Native to our region, Common Nighthawks have flown our skies for an estimated 400,000 years, have one the longest migration routes of any North American bird, and can be recognized by their distinct shape and call in the sky at dusk at dawn.

His research offers key insights that can help Chicago prepare for the next phase of river investments and stewardship.

Friends' Kristine Lorenzo facilitated an informative breakout session exploring the benefits of urban habitat for wildlife, including beavers.

Held on the Bridgehouse Museum's outdoor plaza on the Chicago Riverwalk, the seven--part series kicks off at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 and continues on select Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. through September 18.
The speaker series is free and open to the public.

Friends of the Chicago River is pleased host a special and free event for residents of the Calumet region on June 21 at Kickapoo Woods in Riverdale. In recognition of Juneteenth.

For the second year in a row, staff from Imani Village, Chicago Park District, and Friends of the Chicago River gathered at Big Marsh Park recently for a collaborative professional development day centered on environmental education, leadership, and community engagement in the Calumet region.

Each year, Stormwater Solutions honors a select group of rising professionals of the stormwater and water resources industry.

In bestowing the award, PETA recognized Friends’ annual Chicago River Day which mobilizes thousands of volunteers to clean up litter and restore habitat. 

We’re proud to welcome our Bridgehouse Museum team, a dynamic group bringing a wide range of expertise in history, sustainability, and urban planning.