2024 Urban Rivers Holiday Party
2024 Urban Rivers Holiday Party
Chicago, IL
2024 has been full of exciting advancements for Urban Rivers, and we couldn't have done it without our amazing volunteers and partners. Come join us for an end-of-year celebration of our collective achievements! We’ll enjoy beer and pizza, play board games, bestow awards upon our volunteers, and he…
Thursday, December 5 2024
6:00 PM
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9:00 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 …
Saturday, April 12 2025
11:00 AM
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12:30 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
POSTPONED: May Music on the Wild Mile!
POSTPONED: May Music 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
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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
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7:00 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
Piggies on the River: The Royal Chicago River Pigs-in-a-Blanket Winter Festival!
Piggies on the River: The Royal Chicago River Pigs-in-a-Blanket Winter Festival!
Chicago, IL
Historically, January 17th is the coldest day of the year in Chicago. So that seems like the best time to stand outside, on the water, and eat pigs-in-a-blanket. Or pigs-in-a-snuggie. Or something like that. Sausages in crescent rolls. Anyway, that’s what we’ll be doing the morning of Friday, Janua…
Friday, January 17 2025
6:00 AM
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10:00 AM
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
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
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7:00 PM