Find upcoming volunteer opportunities here to protect and restore river adjacent lands throughout the watershed!

In honor of the 33rd annual Chicago River Day, Friends of the Chicago River encourages students to inspire action to protect and restore the Chicago-Calumet River system through the Student Poster Contest.

You are invited to join the City of Chicago and Friends of the Chicago River for an important Combined Sewer Overflow Public Notification Planning Meeting, which will occur on Zoom on Wednesday, March 19 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

You are invited to join the City of Chicago and Friends of the Chicago River for an important Combined Sewer Overflow Public Notification Planning Meeting, which will occur on Wednesday, March 26 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Horner Park Fieldhouse (2741 W. Montrose Avenue).

Celebrate Earth Day on the River at the Big Fish Ball! Join us to celebrate the vibrancy of the Chicago-Calumet River system.

Celebrate Earth Day by learning how Friends is using natural solutions to increase river and community health!

Registration opens Spring 2025 for Chicago River Day.