Find information HERE on how to volunteer in our Forest Preserves throughout the year!

The Chicago-Calumet River system is one of the most spectucular natural treasures in the Chicago region. Unfortunately, it still struggles with the persistent problem of litter. Help us create a Litter Free River by coming out to a community cleanup. We bring the supplies, you bring the can-do spirit!

Volunteer to improve habitat and water quality by planting along our riverbanks.

Volunteer to improve habitat and water quality by planting along our riverbanks.

Help us create a Litter Free Chicago-Calumet river system by removing litter directly from the river and its banks. We provide boats, bags, gloves, and grabbers; you provide the can-do spirit!

The Chicago-Calumet River system is one of the most spectacular natural treasures in the Chicago region. Unfortunately, it still struggles with the persistent problem of litter. Help us create a Litter Free River by coming out to a community cleanup. We bring the supplies, you bring the can-do spirit!

Help us create a Litter Free Chicago-Calumet river system by removing litter directly from the river and its banks. We provide boats, bags, gloves, and grabbers; you provide the can-do spirit!

The Chicago-Calumet River system is one of the most spectacular natural trasures in the Chicago region. Unfortunately, it still struggles with the persistent problem of litter. Help us create a Litter Free River by coming out to a community cleanup. We bring the supplies, you bring the can-do spirit!

Learn the joys of paddling! Friends welcome beginners on all our paddles. This event is geared towards those who'd like to learn with other beginners.

Help us create a Litter Free Chicago-Calumet river system by removing litter directly from the river and its banks. We provide boats, bags, gloves, and grabbers; you provide the can-do spirit!

Chicago Ornithological Society and Friends of the Chicago River team up to offer a unique way experience the magic of migration! 

Friends teams up with Chicago Ornithological Society to offer a unique way experience the magic of migration! 

Have fun paddling with Friends. 

Enjoy the beauty of fall from the river.