Get Involved
Urban Rivers hosts events, volunteer opportunities, and tours of the Wild Mile year-round, with the mission of helping Chicago’s diverse communities connect with their local waterway.
Volunteer
Urban Rivers hosts volunteer opportunities year-round! Come help us maintain the Wild Mile, install new floating wetlands, clean trash out of the river via kayak, and much more!
Events
Join us for a nature-themed workshop, tour of the Wild Mile, or community event! All events hosted by Urban Rivers are free and open to all.
Donate
As a nonprofit, Urban Rivers’ work depends on generosity from people like you! If you want to support us, consider donating! 100% of donations go directly to supporting our mission of transforming urban waterways into wildlife sanctuaries.
