River Ranger Social!
River Ranger Social!
Chicago, IL
River Ranger Socials are monthly appreciation events for our volunteers. If you're a new/prospective volunteer, feel free to join us - this is a great space to meet our staff and connect with fellow River Rangers! Depending on the month, we might play some trivia or some board games, hold a potluck…
Thu, Feb 15 2024
6:00 PM
—
Wed, Jul 16 2025
7:30 PM
Wild Mile Native Plant Tour
Wild Mile Native Plant Tour
Chicago, IL
Come learn about the Wild Mile's native Illinois wetland species! Dozens of species comprise a biodiverse ecosystem, serving pollinators and river creatures, altering water chemistry, and forming beautiful public greenspace. But each of these species has their own lore - richly comprised of animal …
Sat, Apr 12 2025
11:00 AM
—
Sat, Jun 14 2025
12:30 PM
4th Annual Wild Mile Block Party
4th Annual Wild Mile Block Party
Chicago, IL
Ready for a party? Join us on the newly-expanded Wild Mile for a celebration of our urban waterways and thriving park spaces. Enjoy local beer, food trucks, and an outdoorsy prize drawing while learning about local environmental nonprofits and volunteer opportunities! This event is free and fun for…
Sunday, July 13 2025
3:00 PM
—
8:00 PM
Chicago Nonprofit Connect - Volunteer Lunch and Learn
Chicago Nonprofit Connect - Volunteer Lunch and Learn
Chicago, IL
Join experts from your local nonprofit community to learn about volunteerism as a means of community engagement and a tool of organizational success. Volunteer managers from Honeycomb Project, Digs with Dignity, and Urban Rivers will share their stories and advise on best-practices. Topics will i…
Thursday, May 29 2025
1:00 PM
—
2:30 PM
CNPC - EcoShip Social
CNPC - EcoShip Social
Chicago, IL
Join local nonprofit professionals for snacks, drinks, and board games at the EcoShip warehouse! Leaders at Ecoship will introduce you to their space and their work. This event is free, casual, and open to all nonprofit professionals. Don't forget to bring your colleagues and your favorite board ga…
Wednesday, July 9 2025
3:00 PM
—
5:00 PM
July Jams on the Wild Mile!
July Jams on the Wild Mile!
Chicago, IL
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER - THE NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON! _________________ Come celebrate spring on the Wild Mile with live music, yoga, and more! We’ll be joined by local musicians Young Swans, Alex Rembold, Thompson Springs, and Jovian Moon for a full day of…
Saturday, May 3 2025
1:00 PM
—
8:30 PM
Chicago Nonprofit Connect - Social at Off Color Brewing!
Chicago Nonprofit Connect - Social at Off Color Brewing!
Chicago, IL
Join us for some casual networking over beer and pizza! If you're new to the group or missed the first meeting, this is a great opportunity to get involved and meet other Chicagoland nonprofit professionals. Email [email protected] with any questions, and don't forget to invite your colleagues!
Wednesday, April 23 2025
5:00 PM
—
7:00 PM
Advanced Kayak Safety and Rescue Training
Advanced Kayak Safety and Rescue Training
Chicago, IL
Our wonderful partners at Chicago Adventure Therapy have offerred an advanced kayak safety/rescue training to help improve safety and leadership capabilities on Chicago's waterways. You WILL be getting in the water. If you plan to help us facilitate kayaking programs this summer (volunteer days or …
Saturday, May 31 2025
2:00 PM
—
5:00 PM
US Coast Guard Safety Training
US Coast Guard Safety Training
Chicago, IL
This training is required for our kayak cleanup opportunity ands covers a wide variety of safety topics, including best paddle practices, environmental and water traffic hazards, safety equipment usage, and more. Attending once qualifies you to kayak with us for the entire season! PLEASE BE ON TIM…
Wed, Apr 10 2024
7:00 PM
—
Mon, Jun 30 2025
7:30 PM
Wild Mile Walking Tour - Current Water Week
Wild Mile Walking Tour - Current Water Week
Chicago, IL
Come visit Chicago's very own floating eco-park! One of Urban Rivers' knowledgable team members will take you on a tour of the Wild Mile, our flagship progect. We'll explain the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. The tour will take ~45 minutes, with plenty of time for questions. We…
Wednesday, May 7 2025
6:00 PM
—
7:00 PM