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Blog posted in July 2022

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Students Gain Experience with Nature and Science at Field Exploration Event

July 31, 2022

The Chicago River Schools Network and Girls 4 Science have partnered together over the last 12 years to help girls in the Chicago area gain experience with nature and science. 

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Get your Floaty Ready for the Summer Float Party in Two Weeks

July 31, 2022

Like Bike the Drive, the Summer Float Party is a one-day special event on the river. 

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Chicago River Schools Network Prepares for School Year

July 30, 2022

Since 1996, Friends has had thousands of teachers and over 475,000 students explore the Chicago River.

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Improving Aquatic Plant Habitat in the Chicago-Calumet River System

July 29, 2022

These native plant communities, which are resilient to changing water levels, provide habitat for fish, turtles, and small mammals such as otters, muskrats, and beavers, as well as improve erosion control, water quality, and waterway aesthetics.

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Act with Urgency to Enforce and Protect the Clean Water Act

July 15, 2022

The Clean Water Act ushered in the renaissance of the Chicago-Calumet River system.

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Welcome Kathryn Mauery

July 14, 2022

Mauery joins the team as development associate where she will be an integral part of Friends’ development and fundraising efforts.

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Free Lunchtime Panel Series at the Bridgehouse Museum

July 13, 2022

Experts will discuss “Plastic Pollution and How to Move Forward”.

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Help us Host an Amazing Summer Float Party

July 02, 2022

Interested in volunteering for the Summer Float Party? Help us for some or all of the day.

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New Exhibit at Bridgehouse Museum is Wild

July 01, 2022

The Chicago River is Wild Science Station is a mobile exhibit that contains interactive activities for all ages to learn about the river, its wildlife, and water quality.

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