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Chicago’s Finest Marina Open House

September 28, 2024 12:00pm

Join us for a fun afternoon of exploring the marina, connecting with community organizations, and paddling on the river!

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World Migratory Bird Day Paddle - North Branch

October 5, 2024 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 - Calumet

October 5, 2024 10:00am

Chicago Ornithological Society and Friends of the Chicago River team up to offer a unique way experience the magic of migration on the Little Calumet River.

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Friends of the Chicago River is the only organization solely dedicated to the Chicago River system.

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.

Help Friends continue to improve the Chicago River.

Every donation helps. See how »

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