Join Movement + Urban Rivers for a rejuvenating 45-minute yoga flow in one of Chicago’s most unique outdoor spaces—The Wild Mile. Surrounded by floating gardens and the calming rhythm of the river, this all-levels class is designed to ground, energize, and connect you with nature. Enjoy wildlife as you flow with your breath, connecting mind, body, and nature. Free for Movement members and guests! Come move, breathe, and unwind in this urban oasis. Bring your mat, your water, and your wild spirit.

Join COS for an afternoon walk as we decompress from a long day at work and look for birds at the Wild Mile. We'll make our way at a leisurely pace around the floating boardwalk and adjacent areas in search of any migrants hanging around. Beginning birders welcome and loaner binoculars will be available.

Leaders: Edward Warden

Pre-registration is required. Please contact Edward Warden (edwarhzan@gmail.com) or Chris Holden (twoheadedvireo@gmail.com) at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend or with questions.

Accessibility:

Total trip distance is approximately 0.5 miles and will take place mostly on wide paved, crushed-gravel, or board walk trails that are relatively level with minimal incline. Any recent rain may create muddy conditions.

Restrooms are unavailable.

Weather/Attire/Other:

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please bring bottled water. Dress for the weather. Based on the forecast, you may want to bring a hat and sunscreen/ a light jacket. Loaner binoculars will be available.

The exact meeting location will be emailed in advance to registrants. Free and Metered street parking is available.  The location is accessible via the Red line North Ave stop and the North Ave bus.

Respiratory Illness Precautions:

COS supports the decision of individual trip participants to wear masks.

Join us Friday November 1st at the Wild Mile for an evening along the Chicago River. Walk the riverfront, enjoy a bonfire, and catch that a sunset before the end of Daylight Savings Time.

Seating is available but limited, please feel free to bring your own chair!

B IPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ and Disabled birders are welcome. Families and children welcomed, please rsvp for anyone using binoculars.

Getting there: Head to the end of W Eastman Street behind REI to access the Wile Mile boardwalk. The address is 905 W Eastman St., Chicago, IL 60642. Street parking is extremely limited. Use the CTA with bus routes on Division (#70), North Ave (#72), Halsted (#8), and the North/Clyborn Red line stop.
Questions? Please email feministbirdclub.chicago@gmail.com.
Accessibility & Terrain: The Wild Mile is a floating, ADA accessible boardwalk. We'll mostly be sitting around the bonfire pits near the entrance, but all are welcome to walk along the river path. There are no restrooms on-site.
Dress: Please dress in weather appropriate clothing and lots of layers including gloves. November evening weather can be very cold and shift quickly so please bear this in mind.

PLEASE READ AND REVIEW: Feminist Bird Club's Birding Code of Conduct prior to attending this event.

Code of Conduct can be accessed on our website FeministBirdClub.org/Resources or by following this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vL4xY5uf6oNkoKbmMkwD5Uiavdb505_hESciQ0_S_ow/edit

Dance is the art of being. Ayako wants to offer this workshop as a daily practice of being,—as a human, mover, performer, artist, dancer, and choreographer. Participants will gather at a designated location, this time Wild Mile Chicago, for the day, and begin guided somatic improvisational exercises based on imagery. Ayako will share some reading or some topics related to water/nature/body (this could happen during the exercises). Then, we will stroll to find the site-specific locations for solo, duo, trio, and ensemble dance to happen. We create site-specific dance, practice (could be improvisational), share, and watch each other and wrap up with dialogue. Through this practice, Ayako will share the way to find our centered, grounded, and balanced selves. No experience of dance is necessary. Just bring your own love and joy of dance!!

Please bring your own water bottle, snack, and layers of clothes as you need. Bringing your small notebook and something to write will be handy.

Ayako will reach participants via email one day before the workshop to say hello and inform the exact gathering spot at Wild Mile. If the weather forecast for the day is heavy rain and the event needs to be canceled, Ayako will contact participants by 11:15 am that day, and a refund (or credit for the next workshop) will be available.

Sliding Scale: Single drop-in: $20* (via Zelle/Venmo/PayPal) or

Eventbrite: $20* + $3.18 ($23.81 total with fees)

*20% of the final amount gathered will go to Urban Rivers https://www.urbanriv.org

For Direct Payment: Zelle (Ayako Tsuchiya, furyuayajp@gmail.com), Venmo (@Ayako-Tsuchiya) or PayPal: paypal.me/AyakoTsuchiya Thank you!

Registration is recommended.

To register directly, please contact Ayako at furyuayajp(at)gmail.com and registration is complete when your payment is received.

Please contact for any questions: furyuayajp@gmail.com

Who is Ayako?: https://www.ayakokatodance.com/about

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user9343466

Sounds and static meets The Wild Mile!  The 2-man Chicago rock duo, "I Guess So", will be performing live at The Wild Mile on Saturday, October 12th from 4PM-6PM.  Come on out for a scenic view, sweet tunes, and solid company.

Techno Tanz is a dance party for lovers of house and techno music on the Wild Mile, located along the North Branch Canal of the Chicago River. The DePaul German Club is inviting you to come to the river and dance from 4pm to 7pm on October 11th, 2024!

No RSVP required!

Join Citizen’s Utility Board on the Wild Mile to discuss how to be more energy efficient and electrify your home!

Join Ericka Johnson for a gentle yoga and breathwork class, "Change Your Diet, Change Your Life," designed to inspire wellness from the inside out.

Yoga at the Wild Mile
Carve out time for self-care and return to your body with a rejuvenating Yoga practice on September 24. Join us at the Wild Mile, where you'll hear crickets chirping and feel the gentle rock of the floating gardens along the Chicago River. Come and connecting with nature.

Event Details:

• Date: September 24

• Time: 6-7pm *please arrive 5-10 minutes early to settle*

• Location: The Wild Mile, Chicago River

20% of proceeds go to Urban Rivers, supporting their mission to restore and preserve wildlife ecosystems along urban waterways.