Centennial Volunteers' Event 'Progress in the Preserves' Draws a Crowd to Glenview: PHOTOS
Dozens of people turned out to learn more about this tremendous effort and its many successes.
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Gage Park Community Teacher Named Friends’ Educator of the Year
Solario Academy High School's Greta Kringle instills stewardship while teaching science.
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Friends’ Litter Collection Effort Expands With Mars Wrigley Foundation Grant
Now includes stretch from Foster Avenue, where the North Branch connects with the North Shore Channel, south to North Avenue.
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Chicago Mayoral Election and the Chicago River: Our Views on the Issues
There's a number of things the next mayor can do for the Chicago River system.
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Centennial Volunteer Partnership Paying Off for Chicago River System, Forest Preserves
Blue Island meeting covers how to volunteer, outdoor activities, and the environmental successes so far.
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Litter Free North Shore Channel Event Digs Into the Trouble with Trash
What can you do? Organize your own litter pickup with Friends' Litter Free Toolkit.
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Friends of the Chicago River: 40 Years, 40 Key Moments
From our launch in 1979, through our policy work, our on-the-ground projects, and our outreach efforts, we look at 40 milestones in the history of Friends of the Chicago River.
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