Join Friends and the Chicago Region Trees Initiative for a guided tree walk around this breathtaking river-edge park along the North Branch of the Chicago River!

Expert speakers bring to life key aspects of the Chicago-Calumet River system, wildlife, history, and community engagement.

Get ready to embrace the beauty of summer, the great outdoors, and the wonders of nature at the Forest Preserves of Cook County's Kids' Fest 2026! 

Help us create a Litter Free River by coming out to a community litter cleanup at Canal Origins Park. Plus, stick around afterwards to fish the Chicago River with the Chicago Park District!

Enjoy paddling the North Branch of the Chicago River with Friends!

Expert speakers bring to life key aspects of the Chicago-Calumet River system, wildlife, history, and community engagement.

Join us for an exclusive after-hours sunset and moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons.

Expert speakers bring to life key aspects of the Chicago-Calumet River system, wildlife, history, and community engagement.