Sign up for a guided tour on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays of the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum with our trained staff to learn the history of the Chicago-Calumet River System.

Improve the Little Calumet River by paddling out in canoes to plant native plants along the riverbanks.

Improve the Little Calumet River by paddling out in canoes to plant native plants along the riverbanks.

Learn the joys of paddling!  This event is geared towards those who'd like to learn with other beginners.

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

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

Join Friends, our partners, and supporters to celebrate 20 years of the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum as we travel down the Chicago River at this annual fundraiser cruise. 

Enjoy the magic of migration from a unique perspective!

Join us for a unique birding experience from our canoes!

Join us and the Forest Preserves of Cook County to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through bi-lingual birding, paddling, storytelling, and connecting with nature and culture on the water.

The Chicago-Calumet River Summit is Friends of the Chicago River's annual flagship policy event; this year's theme will highlight urban river swimming and explore the next steps toward safe, accessible, and equitable swimming in the Chicago-Calumet River system.