Canoes, Cleanups, and Community! Join us to explore this beautiful waterway, and grab some trash along the way.

We’ll provide boats, bags, gloves, and grabbers; you provide the can-do spirit! 

Friends' members and volunteers are invited to join our board and staff for our (virtual) Annual Members Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation event. 

Explore our beautiful river, and grab some trash along the way.

Come Say Hello to Amazing Wildlife Ambassadors

Meet several wildlife ambassadors living in a safe sanctuary environment at Sand Ridge Nature Center as you learn about Friends' habitat restoration program that is building a sustainable future for our wildlife. Family-friendly and great for all ages!

Come one and come all for a fanciful masquerade virtual cruise in support of the Chicago River system–masks bold and beautiful are encouraged