Fish can die during drought and heat waves because slow moving and/or warm water doesn’t capture dissolved oxygen well which they need to live.

The award-winning panel exhibit invokes a Chicago River system once untouched.

Studies show that spending time outdoors, such as along the Chicago River system, is good for your health.

Spotlight on LaBagh Woods, bats, volunteers.

Water is a public resource that should remain in the public trust to be safeguarded as a basic human right.

An inspirational performance by the Fifth House Ensemble and the Red Line Drum Ensemble of the American Indian Center-Chicago at the Bridgehouse Museum.

The Summer Challenge inspires, encourages, and supports volunteers so that they can pick up litter independently or in small groups all summer long.

Join us for our popular Litter Free Canoe and Cleans this summer.

The performances are the culmination of a series of virtual workshops using deep listening as a tool for observation and increased awareness of our environment, integrated with Native practices.

Joe Hinton joins Friends as director of environment, equity, and engagement.