In July, think about pollinators; they need our help, and they help us.

Hoover brings a wealth of civic and professional leadership experience to the board. He has been involved with Chicago Sister Cities International, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, where he has helped advance initiatives that support young professionals and international collaboration.

In June, Friends' senior planner and GIS manager, spoke at the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress where she shared how her love of wildlife photography inspires and informs her professional work at Friends.

Native to our region, Common Nighthawks have flown our skies for an estimated 400,000 years, have one the longest migration routes of any North American bird, and can be recognized by their distinct shape and call in the sky at dusk at dawn.

His research offers key insights that can help Chicago prepare for the next phase of river investments and stewardship.

Friends' Kristine Lorenzo facilitated an informative breakout session exploring the benefits of urban habitat for wildlife, including beavers.

The Community Change Grants program focuses on community-driven initiatives in disadvantaged areas disproportionately impacted by climate change and pollution. 

All our communications are centered on the award-winning work of our three program areas to protect and restore the river system: Education and Outreach, Policy and Planning, and On-the-Ground Projects.

Held on the Bridgehouse Museum's outdoor plaza on the Chicago Riverwalk, the seven--part series kicks off at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 and continues on select Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. through September 18.
The speaker series is free and open to the public.

Friends of the Chicago River is pleased host a special and free event for residents of the Calumet region on June 21 at Kickapoo Woods in Riverdale. In recognition of Juneteenth.