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Seed Cleaning a Good Excuse for a Garage Party

February 01, 2019

Garages are THE place where the outdoors meets the indoors. Perfect for a seed party!

Friends Anniversary: Bringing the River to Life for 40 Years

January 04, 2019

A handful of concerned folks sparked a change in the way we see and treat the Chicago River.

Evanston Climate Change Action Plan Features Protections for Chicago River System

January 02, 2019

Overflow Action Day techniques, stormwater improvement, green infrastructure part of plan.

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Blog posted in 2019.

Seed Cleaning a Good Excuse for a Garage Party

Friends Anniversary: Bringing the River to Life for 40 Years

Evanston Climate Change Action Plan Features Protections for Chicago River System

Friends of the Chicago River is the only organization solely dedicated to the Chicago River system.

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