In honor of Friends' 40th Anniversary, please join us for the Chicago River Revival Festival and the Third Annual Big Jump presented by McDermott Will & Emery. 

Learn to restore diverse wildlife, trees, wildflowers, and health in our forest preserves and our river systems. Our goal is to grow a community of people who will become caretakers and stewards through on-going education and training.

Get outside and do some great work uin Niles.

Come out and canoe with us as we plant Lizard's tails to improve water quality and wildlife habitat.

Join us in an exclusive after-hours moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons.

Join us at 134th St. in Chicago.

Get out and enjoy the Chicago River with us, and do some good. Friends of the Chicago River’s Litter Free Chicago River project is offering a fun way for the public to get involved by paddling with us in our new program, Canoe and Cleanups.  We provide the canoes, the equipment, and the know-how. You provide the can-do spirit. Only $10!

Come out and canoe with us as we plant Lizard's tails to improve water quality and wildlife habitat.

Join us for restoration work in Riverdale.