Cook County voters will have an historic opportunity to Vote Yes on a countywide referendum to improve and protect the wondrous natural areas that comprise the forest preserves including water resources, air quality, and wildlife habitats.

Two community input gathering events along the South Branch and Bubbly Creek made connections with residents, business owners, and other community stakeholders about river edge sites and upcoming plans in the area.

Friends of the Chicago River board and staff got an up-close look at the watershed-wide complexity of stormwater management, water treatment, and multi-benefit nature-based solutions in Cook County.

Two opportunities for the public to discuss ideas and perspectives about the South Branch and Bubbly Creek.

The Chicago River Schools Network and Urban Rivers team up to help educators learn ways to get students more involved with the river system.

A unique opportunity for the prospective teachers to immersive themselves in an understanding of the Chicago-Calumet River system as teaching tool.

Community volunteers installed hundreds of native plants at a restoration site on Chicago's Southeast Side.

The challenge is to balance the needs between individual river-edge properties and the broader health of the river system.

Chicago's iconic bridges open approximately 40 times a year (April to November), check them out from the Bridgehouse Museum - the only place to see the bridges massive gears at work.

The grant funds will support teacher workshops and stewardship field trips to help students explore the Chicago-Calumet River system and learn about nature and science.