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
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
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Wed, Jun 18 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
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Sat, Jun 14 2025
12:30 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
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2:30 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
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
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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
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
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5:00 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
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