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Chicago Botanic Gardens Paddle

June 3, 2023 9:30am

Paddle one of the most beautiful parts of the Chicago River system, the Chicago Botanic Gardens.

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Summer Float Party ~ SAVE THE DATE ~

July 23, 2023 10:00am

Get ready to grab your favorite floaty, the Summer Float Party returns to the North Branch this summer!

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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.

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