Friends of the Chicago River and our urban wildlife partners are leading a multi-year process to significantly enhance the ecological function of the Chicago River system as a habitat zone for endangered native species. Learn more here.

A high school teacher successfully uses the Chicago River system as a teaching tool to help her students learn science and develop a sense of stewardship for the river system and its wildlife.

A mindful walk in a forest preserve or park or a paddle on the Chicago and Calumet rivers will reveal creatures great and small.

The Chicago River is teeming with wildlife due to significant restoration efforts, hard fought water-quality victories, and green and grey infrastructure improvements.

The commission identifies three annual environmental goals and works toward their implementation.

 A winding tributary to the Cal-Sag Channel, which is a part of the Chicago River system, Crooked Creek and the surrounding land are fertile habitat for dragonflies and damselflies, including the endangered Hine’s emerald dragonfly.

Chicago River Schools Network (CRSN) - Friends’ premier education program - is off to a fast start in its 25th year.

The eighth annual river cruise benefits the education and public outreach programs of the Bridgehouse Museum.

Volunteer paddlers wrap up successful Canoe and Clean season.

More than 2,700 people visited the Bridgehouse Museum as part of Open House Chicago.