Find information on how to volunteer in our Forest Preserves throughout the year! 

Sign up for a guided tour on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays of the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum with our trained staff to learn the history of the Chicago-Calumet River System.

Enjoy paddling the North Branch of the Chicago River with Friends!

Expert speakers bring to life key aspects of the Chicago-Calumet River system, wildlife, history, and community engagement.

Join Friends of the Chicago River to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum on Chicago’s Riverwalk!

Join us for an exclusive after-hours sunset and moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons.

Expert speakers bring to life key aspects of the Chicago-Calumet River system, wildlife, history, and community engagement.

Kick it at Kickapoo Woods & Prairie! From casual walks and invigorating line dancing to peaceful wildlife watching and more!

Join Friends to improve the health of the Chicago River by volunteering to plant native plants along the banks.

Join Friends to improve the health of the Chicago River by volunteering to plant native plants along the banks.

Join Friends and the McKinley Park Development Council to remove harmful litter from this beautiful river-edge park!

Help improve the health of the Little Calumet River by volunteering to plant native plants along the banks.

Help improve the health of the Little Calumet River by volunteering to plant native plants along the banks.

Enjoy paddling the South Branch of the Chicago River with Friends!

Join Friends and the McKinley Park Development Council to remove harmful litter from this beautiful river-edge park!

Enjoy paddling the South Branch of the Chicago River with Friends!

 Join us for an exclusive after-hours sunset and Full Moon paddle through the Skokie Lagoons.

Join Friends, our partners, and supporters to celebrate 20 years of the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum as we travel down the Chicago River at this annual fundraiser cruise.