Volunteer Stewardship Days
Find information on how to volunteer in our Forest Preserves throughout the year!
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Chicago River Student Congress
Friends of the Chicago River’s 29th Annual Student Congress is a free student-led environmental conference at Northeastern Illinois University highlighting student learning and leaders in the Chicago-Calumet River system.
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Student Poster Contest
In honor of the 34th annual Chicago River Day, Friends of the Chicago River encourages students to inspire action to protect and restore the Chicago-Calumet River system by participating in our Student Poster Contest.
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Big Fish Ball 2026
Celebrate the Chicago-Calumet River system aboard the Odyssey Chicago River on April 16, 2026 and beyond the boat this Earth Day.
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SAVE THE DATE - Chicago River Day 2026
Help improve the Chicago-Calumet river system with family, friends and neighbors on our biggest volunteer day of the year!
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