
Legislation Advances to Phase out Plastic Foam Foodware in Illinois
Urge your Illinois state senator to support SB0100 to phase out single-use polystyrene foam foodware in Illinois.
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Bridgehouse Museum opens May 13; Memorable Location for Special Events
The Bridgehouse Museum is also one of the most memorable locations for special events in Chicago.
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Second Phase of Crooked Creek Watershed Restoration Complete
Removing invasive species allows native plant species to return and flourish.
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Tradition Must Evolve to Protect our River
Dyeing the river perpetuates the notion that it can be treated any way anyone wants, rather than as a protected and valuable natural resource for people and wildlife.
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Natural Solutions Tool Debuts at Chicago River Summit
The custom-built, open source searchable map was designed to increase the use of multi-beneficial natural solutions to address a myriad of community and environmental problems. It is available to anyone on Friends website.
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Kenwood Academy High School Teacher Named Educator of the Year
Lynette Thomas uses the Chicago-Calumet River system to tap student’s creativity to learn.
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Volunteers Record Ultrasonic Bat Calls to Identify Species
Volunteer wildlife monitors use specialized equipment to capture bats’ ultrasonic calls, which are not audible to humans.
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Site Captains Make Chicago River Day Special
This essential volunteer role helps make Chicago River Day special and successful.
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Help Monitor our Wildlife Projects
Friends has restored habitat for three river-dependent species: osprey, bats, and turtles; and we need your help to monitor them.
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