Let's get together to appreciate all the amazing work that was done in 2023!

Winter is coming and Friends of the Chicago River invites you to join us for the 2024 Ice Odyssey Cruise on Thursday, February 15 at 5:30 p.m.  Tickets are available for purchase.

The Chicago River Student Congress brings students together to celebrate the Chicago-Calumet River system. Learn about river issues from peers and professionals, enjoy snacks and giveaways, and view live animals.

You're invited.

Tune in on Earth Day for this free virtual presentation to dive into the history, current issues, and ways you can get involved in protecting and restoring the Chicago-Calumet River system.

Volunteer with Friends to build community and improve the Chicago-Calumet River system for people, water and wildlife.

Join us for the opening weekend of the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum, celebrating it's 18th season as the cultural hub of the Riverwalk.

Chicago Ornithological Society and Friends of the Chicago River team up to offer a unique way to experience the magic of spring migration! 

Join the hundreds of leaders and young professionals from the Chicago community to celebrate the vibrancy of the Chicago-Calumet River system.

In partnership with the Chicago Botanic Garden, Friends invites you to participate in a rare opportunity to canoe the lakes of the Chicago Botanic Garden. 

Enjoy paddling the North Shore Channel with Friends!