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World Migratory Bird Day Paddle - Calumet - SOLD OUT!

October 4, 2025 10:00am

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

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World Migratory Bird Day Paddle - North Branch - SOLD OUT!

October 4, 2025 10:00am

Friends teams up with Chicago Ornithological Society to offer a unique way experience the magic of migration! 

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Moonlight Paddle - SOLD OUT!

October 11, 2025 7:00pm

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

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Hispanic Heritage Paddle // Remo por la Herencia Hispana

October 18, 2025 11:00pm

Have fun paddling with Friends! 

Diviértete remando con Friends! 

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Fall Colors Paddle - SOLD OUT!

October 25, 2025 11:00pm

Enjoy the beauty of fall from the river. 

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Since 1979, Friends has been working to improve the health of the Chicago River system for the benefit of people and wildlife and by doing so, has laid the foundation for the river to be a beautiful, continuous, easily accessible corridor of open space in the Chicago region.

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