See the city from a new view and share your thoughts on the river's future!

From flooding in Midlothian to pollution in the Cal-Sag, rising water levels in Lake Michigan to farm runoff, come learn how life here is being increasingly shaped by H20. Speaker: Josh Ellis, Metropolitan Planning Commission Calumet Stormwater Collaborative. If you have any questions contact Chris Weber at Chris@fotfp.org or (773) 746-5223. 

 Blue Island Public Library
 2433 York Street
Blue Island

Somme Woods East volunteer day at Dundee Road, Northbrook.

Join us for this ongoing restoration project at Somme Woods East. We will be removing invasive species, collecting seeds and learning about other restoration activities. Be a part of Centennial Volunteers and help out in our forest preserves. Learn new skills, meet new people, and enjoy the outdoors. Lunch provided!

Click here to register!

If you have any questions contact Josh Coles at Josh@fotfp.org or (330) 705-3762.

ArcelorMittal has donated funds for seeds and plants. Volunteers will help install them. Free lunch

If you have any questions contact Chris Weber at Chris@fotfp.org or (773) 746-5223. 

Be a part of river and forest revitalization by joining an inspiring movement of volunteers gathering to restore this special site along the Little Calumet River.

The first Saturday of the month is the regular volunteer day at Whistler Woods. Join us in caring for new plants, gathering seeds, and clearing room for native species.

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If you have any questions contact Chris Weber at Chris@fotfp.org or (773) 746-5223. 

Be a part of river and forest revitalization by joining an inspiring movement of volunteers gathering to restore this special site along the Chicago River. Learn what it takes to restore diverse wildlife, trees, wildflowers, and health in our forest preserves and our river system. Our goal is to grow a community of people who will become caretakers and stewards through on-going education and training.

Click here to register!

If you have any questions contact Josh Coles at Josh@fotfp.org or (330) 705-3762. 

Somme Woods East volunteer day at Dundee Road, Northbrook.

Join us for this ongoing restoration project at Somme Woods East. We will be removing invasive species, collecting seeds and learning about other restoration activities. Be a part of Centennial Volunteers and help out in our forest preserves. Learn new skills, meet new people, and enjoy the outdoors. Lunch provided!

Click here to register!

If you have any questions contact Josh Coles at Josh@fotfp.org or (330) 705-3762.

Join us for the NEW Spanish-guided tour of the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum!

Be a part of river and forest revitalization by joining an inspiring movement of volunteers gathering to restore this special site along the Chicago River. Learn what it takes to restore diverse wildlife, trees, wildflowers, and health in our forest preserves and our river system. Our goal is to grow a community of people who will become caretakers and stewards through on-going education and training.

Click here to register!

If you have any questions contact Josh Coles at Josh@fotfp.org or (330) 705-3762. 

Come see some wildlife and share your ideas for the river's future!