Volunteer Stewardship Days
Find information on how to volunteer in our Forest Preserves throughout the year!
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Major Taylor Trail Keepers Late Summer Trail Cleanup
Join the Major Taylor Trail Keepers for a late summer cleanup on the historic Major Taylor Trail!
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SOLD OUT - Community Paddle - South Branch
Enjoy paddling the South Branch of the Chicago River with Friends!
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Paddle and Plant - Kickapoo Woods
Improve the Little Calumet River by paddling out in canoes to plant native plants along the riverbanks.
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Paddle and Plant - Kickapoo Woods
Improve the Little Calumet River by paddling out in canoes to plant native plants along the riverbanks.
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Education Volunteer Training
Friends of the Chicago River is looking for volunteers to assist staff on education field trips for K-12 and college students to a wide variety of sites in the Chicago-Calumet River system. Volunteer your time to inspire curiosity, stewardship, and river protection.
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Canal Origins Park Community Cleanup
Join Friends and the McKinley Park Development Council to remove harmful litter from this beautiful river-edge park!
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Event Volunteer Orientation
Learn what you can expect when volunteering for an event with Friends.
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