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

Volunteer to improve habitat and water quality by planting along our riverbanks.

Volunteer to improve habitat and water quality by planting along our riverbanks.

The Chicago-Calumet River system is one of the most spectacular natural treasures in the Chicago region. Unfortunately, it still struggles with the persistent problem of litter. Help us create a Litter Free River by coming out to a community cleanup. We bring the supplies, you bring the can-do spirit!

Help us create a Litter Free Chicago-Calumet river system by removing litter directly from the river and its banks. We provide boats, bags, gloves, and grabbers; you provide the can-do spirit!

Volunteer to improve habitat and water quality by planting along our riverbanks.

Volunteer to improve habitat and water quality by planting along our riverbanks.

Volunteer to improve habitat and water quality by planting along our riverbanks.

Volunteer to improve habitat and water quality by planting along our riverbanks.

The Chicago-Calumet River system is one of the most spectacular natural trasures in the Chicago region. Unfortunately, it still struggles with the persistent problem of litter. Help us create a Litter Free River by coming out to a community cleanup. We bring the supplies, you bring the can-do spirit!

Learn the joys of paddling! Friends welcome beginners on all our paddles. This event is geared towards those who'd like to learn with other beginners.

Help us create a Litter Free Chicago-Calumet river system by removing litter directly from the river and its banks. We provide boats, bags, gloves, and grabbers; you provide the can-do spirit!

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

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

Have fun paddling with Friends! 

Diviértete remando con Friends! 

Enjoy the beauty of fall from the river.