Plan Your Company’s River Action Day

Friends of the Chicago River’s customized River Action Days offer companies a meaningful, hands-on way to give back to the Chicago-Calumet River system while strengthening teamwork, collaboration, and connections to the outdoors. Designed for corporate groups of all sizes, these fully turnkey volunteer experiences engage employees in improving river-edge habitats that benefit people, water, and wildlife. Our expert staff handle all planning, safety briefings, tools, and on-site leadership, making participation easy and impactful, no prior experience required. In just one day, teams make a visible difference while gaining a deeper appreciation for the river system.

To plan a 2026 River Action Day, contact Becky Lyons at (312) 939-0490 ext. 23 or blyons@chicagoriver.org.