Happy Hour Speaker Series Underway
Expert speakers bring to life key aspects of our rivers, wildlife, and related topics such as public art along the river.
Continue Reading »Expert speakers bring to life key aspects of our rivers, wildlife, and related topics such as public art along the river.
Continue Reading »By recruiting and leading a team of up to eight individuals, you and your fellow Spirit Team members will help raise funds in celebration of the river’s renaissance and support equitable trail access for all.
Continue Reading »Our Chicago River Schools Network trains Chicago-area teachers in river education, inspires curiosity and stewardship in students, and fosters the next generation of environmental leaders to take action towards a healthy, climate-resilient river system for all.
Continue Reading »Sponsored by WM, our Chicago River Day Student Poster Contest welcomed submissions of original artwork from Chicago-area elementary and high school students.
Continue Reading »Friends’ Executive Director Margaret Frisbie joined top environmental research and policy experts for an in-depth panel discussion entitled The Water We Weed.
Continue Reading »The festive 5K run/walk starts and ends at River Park in the Ravenswood and Albany Park neighborhoods of Chicago and is open to all ages and abilities.
Continue Reading »The silent online auction offers more than 60 items including gorgeous vacation packages and more!
Continue Reading »At Friends of the Chicago River we have been investing in turtle success for a long time by working to improve water quality and habitat and removing litter.
Continue Reading »Join the president of COS and our expert canoe guides as we paddle the Chicago River in search of migrant warblers, waterfowl, swallows, and much more.
Continue Reading »The massive litter cleanup and restoration event surpassed last year’s highest-ever volunteer engagement by galvanizing nearly 2,500 volunteers who worked in and along the river system at 87 locations in the city, suburbs, and forest preserves on Saturday, May 11.
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