Wild Mile Art Night!
Wild Mile Art Night!
Chicago, IL
Join us on the Wild Mile for an evening of art and science! Draw or paint the Chicago River's insects, native plants, and microscopic inhabitants. Art supplies will be provided, and all ages are welcome, so bring the whole family! We'll be joined by artists and researchers who will help guide young…
Friday, September 6 2024
6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
Jovian Moon live on the Wild Mile
Jovian Moon live on the Wild Mile
Chicago, IL
Join us on the Wild Mile for a performance by Jovian Moon! Jovian Moon is an up and coming local Jazz/funk band based in Chicago! They bring a huge amount of energy to the stage playing covers of jazz greats including, Herbie Hancock, George Benson, and others. Jovian Moon is a highly improvisation…
Saturday, July 20 2024
6:30 PM
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8:30 PM
Rewilding Chicago's Waterways
Rewilding Chicago's Waterways
Chicago, IL
The Wild Mile is one-of-a-kind: a floating eco-park in the heart of the city. Visit this steadily growing wonder on the North Branch of the Chicago River for a conversation, walking tour, and optional kayak adventure with co-creators Urban Rivers and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). Backed by the …
Friday, August 2 2024
5:00 PM
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6:00 PM
3rd Annual Wild Mile Block Party!!!
3rd Annual Wild Mile Block Party!!!
Chicago, IL
Join us for the 3rd annual Wild Mile Block Party! We'll be celebrating the progress and newest expansion of the Wild Mile, the world's first floating eco-park and the flagship project of Urban Rivers. Come explore the park while enjoying music, food trucks, drinks, educational activities, tabling b…
Saturday, July 13 2024
3:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Moonshine Rhythm Club Live on the Wild Mile
Moonshine Rhythm Club Live on the Wild Mile
Chicago, IL
Moonshine Rhythm Club is a nationally recognized hot jazz and blues band. Formed in Nashville, Tennessee, the club is composed of a diverse array of world-class musicians, primarily featuring: Charles Kay - Saxophones, Josh Irwin - Electric Guitar, Eddie Rutland - Rhythm Guitar, and Eric Heveron-S…
Saturday, August 10 2024
3:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Howl-oween: Canine Extravaganza!
Howl-oween: Canine Extravaganza!
Chicago, IL
Join us on the Wild Mile for a canine-themed extravaganza, and bring your furry friends! Our second annual Howl-oween will feature a dog costume contest, so put together your most outlandish costumes and prepare for some festive competition! Last year we were visited by a spotted lantern fly, escap…
Saturday, October 26 2024
4:00 PM
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6:00 PM
Volunteer Informational Session
Volunteer Informational Session
Chicago, IL
If you're curious about becoming River Ranger, join us to learn more about the volunteer opportunities available through Urban Rivers! We'll discuss our various projects, requirements for participation, and the many perks of being a River Ranger. Please note that if you are interested in our kaya…
Wed, Apr 10 2024
6:00 PM
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Sat, Sep 14 2024
4:00 PM
Bubbly Creek Community Kayaking
Bubbly Creek Community Kayaking
Chicago, IL
Walk-ups are available for most shifts! --------- Come enjoy a lovely sunset on the water, and explore the floating islands, bridges, and riverside wildlife of Bubbly Creek! Urban Rivers and our partners have been hard at work reintroducing native habitat to this historic Chicago waterway. Our fr…
Mon, Jun 3 2024
3:00 PM
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Mon, Sep 30 2024
7:00 PM
Wild Mile Workshops
Wild Mile Workshops
Chicago, IL
The Wild Mile Workshop Series runs througout our summer season, and features a rotating cast of community leaders and educators. Check out https://www.urbanriv.org/events to learn more about the topic scheduled for a given date! Our website, along with this link, will be updated with additional dat…
Thu, Jun 6 2024
7:00 PM
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Thu, Sep 26 2024
7:30 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
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Wed, Sep 18 2024
7:30 PM