Events
Join us for our upcoming events! Urban Rivers events are always free and open to everyone.
If you’d like to host an event with us, check out our event guidelines, then get in touch via our “contact” page! We’re happy to host community events year-round.
Featured
Wild Mile Yoga!
Join us for morning yoga on Chicago’s beautiful floating docks along the North Branch of the Chicago River, surrounded by native gardens and urban wildlife. This class is open to all levels and offers a grounding start to your week in a truly unique outdoor space.
The Wild Mile is a public eco-park created by Urban Rivers, whose mission is to restore wild habitat along the river. 20% of all proceeds go directly to support their ongoing efforts.
Bring your own mat, water, and any props you like. Class begins at 8AM sharp.
WMWS: Culinary Foraging with Dave Odd
Ready to learn more about the plants of Illinois’ waterways? Join forager and mentor Dave Odd for an in-depth tour of the plant species that inhabit your favorite floating eco-park. Dave was a professional forager for high-end restaurants and celebrity chefs for over a decade, throughout Chicagoland and south Florida. He now dedicates his time to teaching the identification and use of edible and medicinal species through neighborhood foraging tours, guided hikes, and survival camps. Dave will lead an interactive walk-through of the Wild Mile and its plants, exploring their numerous applications!
Wild Mile Projections: Beneath Breathing
Wild Mile Projections - a collaboration between Urban Rivers and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Beneath Breathing is a site-specific public projection made by Xingyu Huang that focuses on the unstable dynamics of influence between human and non-human life under changing water conditions, with particular attention to how the water quality around the Wild Mile has shifted through ongoing environmental interventions.
By analyzing and editing underwater archive footage collected over the past two years in the Wild Mile, the artist transforms these images into an immersive visual narrative that calls for a renewed reflection on our relationship with aquatic environments.
Dates:
June 26th 9:00-9:30pm
July 3th 9:00-9:30pm
July 10th 9:00-9:30pm
July 17th 9:00-9:30pm
Events will be postponed to the following week in the case of rain.
Pollinator Safari with Nick Dorian
Bees, butterflies, and beetles— oh my! Join scientist Dr. Nick Dorian for an engaging, educational nature walk on the Wild Mile to discover wild bees and pollinators in the heart of the city.
Wild Mile Walking Tours
SUNDAY TOURS STARTING AT 11AM AND 12PM!
If you've ever had burning questions about the Wild Mile or Urban Rivers, look no further. One of our knowledgable Wild Mile Docents will take you on a tour of the Wild Mile, explaining the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. The tour will take 30-45 minutes, with plenty of time for questions. We'll meet at the entrance to the Wild Mile, behind REI. This tour is entirely outdoors, so please dress warmly during winter months.
If you'd like a tour but can't make it to any available tour dates, email team@urbanriv.org, and we'd be happy to set up a time to show you around!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.
Wild Mile Yoga!
Join us for morning yoga on Chicago’s beautiful floating docks along the North Branch of the Chicago River, surrounded by native gardens and urban wildlife. This class is open to all levels and offers a grounding start to your week in a truly unique outdoor space.
The Wild Mile is a public eco-park created by Urban Rivers, whose mission is to restore wild habitat along the river. 20% of all proceeds go directly to support their ongoing efforts.
Bring your own mat, water, and any props you like. Class begins at 8AM sharp.
WMWS: In-Depth Foraging with Axel Peterman
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to identify and harvest ~20 wild edible plants of mid summer in Chicago. Participants will also learn about safe and responsible foraging practices, and about the role of foraging in its cultural and ecological context. This workshop happens on-the-move, so come ready to do some walking.
Axel Peterman has been a forager since birth. Growing up in Woodlawn and Hyde Park, he worried many a middle school teacher and camp counselor by eating things that he'd found on the lawn, and by teaching his friends about them. After 11 years of teaching in the northern town of Ashland, WI, during which time he led over a hundred foraging walks as well as workshops on a variety of other subjects, he's back in Chicago, and thrilled to explore the wild edibles of his hometown --- and to teach folks about them.
Fishing on the Wild Mile!
Come fish the Wild Mile!
During the worst of our waterway's polluted history, only 5 species of fish could be found in the Chicago River. Now, there are a whopping 77 - and many of them nest, mate, shelter, and feed around the Wild Mile! Pumpkinseed, bluegill, bass, carp, and bullhead are among the most common, but who knows what you might find! Join us monthly to learn how to safely catch them!
These events will be run by our River Ranger volunteers between April and October of 2025. We'll have bait and fishing gear for you - though please bring your own pole if you happen to have one! We also have blanket fishing permits from the IDNR for these events, so anyone can participate.
To ensure a good experience for all participants and volunteer facilitators, we've divided the day into time slots with capacity limits - please try to arrive close to the beginning of your reserved time, since we'll need your rod back at the end of your time! Youth participation is highly encouraged, though parent/guardian supervision is required with a ratio of at least 1:3!
Wild Mile Walking Tours
SUNDAY TOURS STARTING AT 11AM AND 12PM!
If you've ever had burning questions about the Wild Mile or Urban Rivers, look no further. One of our knowledgable Wild Mile Docents will take you on a tour of the Wild Mile, explaining the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. The tour will take 30-45 minutes, with plenty of time for questions. We'll meet at the entrance to the Wild Mile, behind REI. This tour is entirely outdoors, so please dress warmly during winter months.
If you'd like a tour but can't make it to any available tour dates, email team@urbanriv.org, and we'd be happy to set up a time to show you around!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.
Wild Mile Yoga!
Join us for morning yoga on Chicago’s beautiful floating docks along the North Branch of the Chicago River, surrounded by native gardens and urban wildlife. This class is open to all levels and offers a grounding start to your week in a truly unique outdoor space.
The Wild Mile is a public eco-park created by Urban Rivers, whose mission is to restore wild habitat along the river. 20% of all proceeds go directly to support their ongoing efforts.
Bring your own mat, water, and any props you like. Class begins at 8AM sharp.
Wild Mile Yoga!
Join us for morning yoga on Chicago’s beautiful floating docks along the North Branch of the Chicago River, surrounded by native gardens and urban wildlife. This class is open to all levels and offers a grounding start to your week in a truly unique outdoor space.
The Wild Mile is a public eco-park created by Urban Rivers, whose mission is to restore wild habitat along the river. 20% of all proceeds go directly to support their ongoing efforts.
Bring your own mat, water, and any props you like. Class begins at 8AM sharp.
Wild Mile Yoga!
Join us for morning yoga on Chicago’s beautiful floating docks along the North Branch of the Chicago River, surrounded by native gardens and urban wildlife. This class is open to all levels and offers a grounding start to your week in a truly unique outdoor space.
The Wild Mile is a public eco-park created by Urban Rivers, whose mission is to restore wild habitat along the river. 20% of all proceeds go directly to support their ongoing efforts.
Bring your own mat, water, and any props you like. Class begins at 8AM sharp.
Wild Mile Yoga!
Join us for morning yoga on Chicago’s beautiful floating docks along the North Branch of the Chicago River, surrounded by native gardens and urban wildlife. This class is open to all levels and offers a grounding start to your week in a truly unique outdoor space.
The Wild Mile is a public eco-park created by Urban Rivers, whose mission is to restore wild habitat along the river. 20% of all proceeds go directly to support their ongoing efforts.
Bring your own mat, water, and any props you like. Class begins at 8AM sharp.
Wild Mile Yoga!
Join us for morning yoga on Chicago’s beautiful floating docks along the North Branch of the Chicago River, surrounded by native gardens and urban wildlife. This class is open to all levels and offers a grounding start to your week in a truly unique outdoor space.
The Wild Mile is a public eco-park created by Urban Rivers, whose mission is to restore wild habitat along the river. 20% of all proceeds go directly to support their ongoing efforts.
Bring your own mat, water, and any props you like. Class begins at 8AM sharp.
Wild Mile Yoga!
Join us for morning yoga on Chicago’s beautiful floating docks along the North Branch of the Chicago River, surrounded by native gardens and urban wildlife. This class is open to all levels and offers a grounding start to your week in a truly unique outdoor space.
The Wild Mile is a public eco-park created by Urban Rivers, whose mission is to restore wild habitat along the river. 20% of all proceeds go directly to support their ongoing efforts.
Bring your own mat, water, and any props you like. Class begins at 8AM sharp.
Wild Mile Yoga!
Join us for morning yoga on Chicago’s beautiful floating docks along the North Branch of the Chicago River, surrounded by native gardens and urban wildlife. This class is open to all levels and offers a grounding start to your week in a truly unique outdoor space.
The Wild Mile is a public eco-park created by Urban Rivers, whose mission is to restore wild habitat along the river. 20% of all proceeds go directly to support their ongoing efforts.
Bring your own mat, water, and any props you like. Class begins at 8AM sharp.
Wild Mile Yoga!
Join us for morning yoga on Chicago’s beautiful floating docks along the North Branch of the Chicago River, surrounded by native gardens and urban wildlife. This class is open to all levels and offers a grounding start to your week in a truly unique outdoor space.
The Wild Mile is a public eco-park created by Urban Rivers, whose mission is to restore wild habitat along the river. 20% of all proceeds go directly to support their ongoing efforts.
Bring your own mat, water, and any props you like. Class begins at 8AM sharp.
Wild Mile Yoga!
Join us for morning yoga on Chicago’s beautiful floating docks along the North Branch of the Chicago River, surrounded by native gardens and urban wildlife. This class is open to all levels and offers a grounding start to your week in a truly unique outdoor space.
The Wild Mile is a public eco-park created by Urban Rivers, whose mission is to restore wild habitat along the river. 20% of all proceeds go directly to support their ongoing efforts.
Bring your own mat, water, and any props you like. Class begins at 8AM sharp.
Wild Mile Yoga!
Join us for morning yoga on Chicago’s beautiful floating docks along the North Branch of the Chicago River, surrounded by native gardens and urban wildlife. This class is open to all levels and offers a grounding start to your week in a truly unique outdoor space.
The Wild Mile is a public eco-park created by Urban Rivers, whose mission is to restore wild habitat along the river. 20% of all proceeds go directly to support their ongoing efforts.
Bring your own mat, water, and any props you like. Class begins at 8AM sharp.
4th Annual Wild Mile Block Party!
Ready for a party? Join us on the newly-expanded Wild Mile for a celebration of our urban waterways and thriving park spaces. Enjoy local beer, food trucks, and an outdoorsy prize drawing while learning about local environmental nonprofits and volunteer opportunities! This event is free and fun for all ages!
The block party is rain-or-shine, and we'll only cancel in the case of hazardous weather!
This year’s community partners include Openlands, Current Water, Chicago Environmentalists, Cleanup Club Chicago, Chicago Ornithological Society, Blazing Star School, Citizens Utility Board, Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail, Global Shapers Chicago, Reduce Waste Chicago, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, and Honeycomb Project!
Wild Mile Walking Tours
SUNDAY TOURS STARTING AT 11AM AND 12PM!
If you've ever had burning questions about the Wild Mile or Urban Rivers, look no further. One of our knowledgable Wild Mile Docents will take you on a tour of the Wild Mile, explaining the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. The tour will take 30-45 minutes, with plenty of time for questions. We'll meet at the entrance to the Wild Mile, behind REI. This tour is entirely outdoors, so please dress warmly during winter months.
If you'd like a tour but can't make it to any available tour dates, email team@urbanriv.org, and we'd be happy to set up a time to show you around!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.
Wild Mile Projections: Beneath Breathing
Wild Mile Projections - a collaboration between Urban Rivers and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Beneath Breathing is a site-specific public projection made by Xingyu Huang that focuses on the unstable dynamics of influence between human and non-human life under changing water conditions, with particular attention to how the water quality around the Wild Mile has shifted through ongoing environmental interventions.
By analyzing and editing underwater archive footage collected over the past two years in the Wild Mile, the artist transforms these images into an immersive visual narrative that calls for a renewed reflection on our relationship with aquatic environments.
Dates:
June 26th 9:00-9:30pm
July 3th 9:00-9:30pm
July 10th 9:00-9:30pm
July 17th 9:00-9:30pm
Events will be postponed to the following week in the case of rain.
Wild Mile S'Mores Night
Join us on the Wild Mile to enjoy a sweet snack!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.
Wild Mile Walking Tour
If you've ever had burning questions about the Wild Mile or Urban Rivers, look no further. One of our knowledgable Wild Mile Docents will take you on a tour of the Wild Mile, explaining the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. The tour will take 30-45 minutes, with plenty of time for questions. We'll meet at the entrance to the Wild Mile, behind REI. This tour is entirely outdoors, so please dress warmly during winter months.
This event will repeat on a monthly basis, though the date and time may change according to seasonal needs. If you'd like a tour but can't make it to any available tour dates, email team@urbanriv.org, and we'd be happy to set up a time to show you around!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.
Wild Mile Walking Tours
SUNDAY TOURS STARTING AT 11AM AND 12PM!
If you've ever had burning questions about the Wild Mile or Urban Rivers, look no further. One of our knowledgable Wild Mile Docents will take you on a tour of the Wild Mile, explaining the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. The tour will take 30-45 minutes, with plenty of time for questions. We'll meet at the entrance to the Wild Mile, behind REI. This tour is entirely outdoors, so please dress warmly during winter months.
If you'd like a tour but can't make it to any available tour dates, email team@urbanriv.org, and we'd be happy to set up a time to show you around!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.
Wild Mile Projections: Beneath Breathing
Wild Mile Projections - a collaboration between Urban Rivers and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Beneath Breathing is a site-specific public projection made by Xingyu Huang that focuses on the unstable dynamics of influence between human and non-human life under changing water conditions, with particular attention to how the water quality around the Wild Mile has shifted through ongoing environmental interventions.
By analyzing and editing underwater archive footage collected over the past two years in the Wild Mile, the artist transforms these images into an immersive visual narrative that calls for a renewed reflection on our relationship with aquatic environments.
Dates:
June 26th 9:00-9:30pm
July 3th 9:00-9:30pm
July 10th 9:00-9:30pm
July 17th 9:00-9:30pm
Events will be postponed to the following week in the case of rain.
Jim Snyder live on the Wild Mile!
Jim is a singer, songwriter from Chicago who regularly performs at Chicago area bars, farmers markets and events. Jim Snyder will be performing on Sunday evenings throughout the summer from 6-8 pm (weather permitting).
Wild Mile Walking Tours
SUNDAY TOURS STARTING AT 10AM AND 11AM!
If you've ever had burning questions about the Wild Mile or Urban Rivers, look no further. One of our knowledgable Wild Mile Docents will take you on a tour of the Wild Mile, explaining the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. The tour will take 30-45 minutes, with plenty of time for questions. We'll meet at the entrance to the Wild Mile, behind REI. This tour is entirely outdoors, so please dress warmly during winter months.
If you'd like a tour but can't make it to any available tour dates, email team@urbanriv.org, and we'd be happy to set up a time to show you around!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.
Wild Mile Projections: Beneath Breathing
Wild Mile Projections - a collaboration between Urban Rivers and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Beneath Breathing is a site-specific public projection made by Xingyu Huang that focuses on the unstable dynamics of influence between human and non-human life under changing water conditions, with particular attention to how the water quality around the Wild Mile has shifted through ongoing environmental interventions.
By analyzing and editing underwater archive footage collected over the past two years in the Wild Mile, the artist transforms these images into an immersive visual narrative that calls for a renewed reflection on our relationship with aquatic environments.
Dates:
June 26th 9:00-9:30pm
July 3th 9:00-9:30pm
July 10th 9:00-9:30pm
July 17th 9:00-9:30pm
Events will be postponed to the following week in the case of rain.
WMWS: Culinary Foraging with Dave Odd
Ready to learn more about the plants of Illinois’ waterways? Join forager and mentor of Dave Odd for an in-depth tour of the plant species that inhabit your favorite floating eco-park. Dave was a professional forager for high-end restaurants and celebrity chefs for over a decade, throughout Chicagoland and south Florida. He now dedicates his time to teaching the identification and use of edible and medicinal species through neighborhood foraging tours, guided hikes, and survival camps. Dave will lead an interactive walk-through of the Wild Mile and its plants, exploring their numerous applications!
Jim Snyder live on the Wild Mile!
Jim is a singer, songwriter from Chicago who regularly performs at Chicago area bars, farmers markets and events. Jim Snyder will be performing on Sunday evenings throughout the summer from 6-8 pm (weather permitting).
Wild Mile Walking Tours
SUNDAY TOURS STARTING AT 10AM AND 11AM!
If you've ever had burning questions about the Wild Mile or Urban Rivers, look no further. One of our knowledgable Wild Mile Docents will take you on a tour of the Wild Mile, explaining the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. The tour will take 30-45 minutes, with plenty of time for questions. We'll meet at the entrance to the Wild Mile, behind REI. This tour is entirely outdoors, so please dress warmly during winter months.
If you'd like a tour but can't make it to any available tour dates, email team@urbanriv.org, and we'd be happy to set up a time to show you around!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.
Wild Mile Walking Tours
SUNDAY TOURS STARTING AT 10AM AND 11AM!
If you've ever had burning questions about the Wild Mile or Urban Rivers, look no further. One of our knowledgable Wild Mile Docents will take you on a tour of the Wild Mile, explaining the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. The tour will take 30-45 minutes, with plenty of time for questions. We'll meet at the entrance to the Wild Mile, behind REI. This tour is entirely outdoors, so please dress warmly during winter months.
If you'd like a tour but can't make it to any available tour dates, email team@urbanriv.org, and we'd be happy to set up a time to show you around!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.
Wild Mile Native Plant Tour: Early Summer
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 interactions, scientific eccentricities, and traditional human uses.
This year, we'll be leading a series of garden tours across the course of the season, intended to familiarize you with the Wild Mile's plant life at different stages of growth. Join us in April for new growth and early blossoms, June for tall and lush greenery, August for a full bloom and diverse pollinators, and October for fall colors and seed pods!
Though the content of each tour will be similar over the season, we highly recommend attending multiple events in the series, especially if you're interested in plant identification. Plants can look very different at various stages of growth, and also have different uses to both humans and animals as they grow!
Fishing on the Wild Mile!
Come fish the Wild Mile!
During the worst of our waterway's polluted history, only 5 species of fish could be found in the Chicago River. Now, there are a whopping 77 - and many of them nest, mate, shelter, and feed around the Wild Mile! Pumpkinseed, bluegill, bass, carp, and bullhead are among the most common, but who knows what you might find! Join us monthly to learn how to safely catch them!
These events will be run by our River Ranger volunteers between April and October of 2025. We'll have bait and fishing gear for you - though please bring your own pole if you happen to have one! We also have blanket fishing permits from the IDNR for these events, so anyone can participate.
To ensure a good experience for all participants and volunteer facilitators, we've divided the day into time slots with capacity limits - please try to arrive close to the beginning of your reserved time, since we'll need your rod back at the end of your time! Youth participation is highly encouraged, though parent/guardian supervision is required with a ratio of at least 1:3!
WMWS: Wild Mile Birding with Edward Warden
114 species of bird have been spotted at the Wild Mile. But how can we tell them apart? Chicago Ornithological Society president Edward Warden for a workshop on the river and learn how to find and identify birds Chicago’s many feathered friends. Edward will walk participants through the basics of bird identification, along with what a hopeful birder needs to get started looking for birds, and take participants in search of any currently nesting in or around the Chicago River. Some binoculars will be provided, but bring your own if you have them!
Wild Mile S'Mores Night
Join us on the Wild Mile to enjoy a sweet snack!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.
Wild Mile Walking Tour
If you've ever had burning questions about the Wild Mile or Urban Rivers, look no further. One of our knowledgable Wild Mile Docents will take you on a tour of the Wild Mile, explaining the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. The tour will take 30-45 minutes, with plenty of time for questions. We'll meet at the entrance to the Wild Mile, behind REI. This tour is entirely outdoors, so please dress warmly during winter months.
This event will repeat on a monthly basis, though the date and time may change according to seasonal needs. If you'd like a tour but can't make it to any available tour dates, email team@urbanriv.org, and we'd be happy to set up a time to show you around!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.
Jim Snyder live on the Wild Mile!
Jim is a singer, songwriter from Chicago who regularly performs at Chicago area bars, farmers markets and events. Jim Snyder will be performing on Sunday evenings throughout the summer from 6-8 pm (weather permitting).
Wild Mile Walking Tours
TOURS STARTING AT 10AM AND 11AM!
If you've ever had burning questions about the Wild Mile or Urban Rivers, look no further. One of our knowledgable Wild Mile Docents will take you on a tour of the Wild Mile, explaining the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. The tour will take 30-45 minutes, with plenty of time for questions. We'll meet at the entrance to the Wild Mile, behind REI. This tour is entirely outdoors, so please dress warmly during winter months.
If you'd like a tour but can't make it to any available tour dates, email team@urbanriv.org, and we'd be happy to set up a time to show you around!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.
WMWS: Community Science with Sarah Zhou Rosengard
What is citizen science and community science? How can you use both art and science to get more involved in research on the Chicago River? Join SAIC Environmental Science professor Sarah Zhou Rosengard for a community science workshop on the Wild Mile! In this event, you will:
Learn about local community science initiatives
Make and test out your own river plastics collector
Bring home a number of other arts-based DIY community science tools and devices to help you bring river science into your everyday life
Wild Mile Walking Tours!
TOURS STARTING AT 10AM AND 11AM!
If you've ever had burning questions about the Wild Mile or Urban Rivers, look no further. One of our knowledgable Wild Mile Docents will take you on a tour of the Wild Mile, explaining the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. The tour will take 30-45 minutes, with plenty of time for questions. We'll meet at the entrance to the Wild Mile, behind REI. This tour is entirely outdoors, so please dress warmly during winter months.
This event will repeat on a monthly basis, though the date and time may change according to seasonal needs. If you'd like a tour but can't make it to any available tour dates, email team@urbanriv.org, and we'd be happy to set up a time to show you around!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.
Wild Mile Walking Tours!
TOURS STARTING AT 10AM AND 11AM!
If you've ever had burning questions about the Wild Mile or Urban Rivers, look no further. One of our knowledgable Wild Mile Docents will take you on a tour of the Wild Mile, explaining the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. The tour will take 30-45 minutes, with plenty of time for questions. We'll meet at the entrance to the Wild Mile, behind REI. This tour is entirely outdoors, so please dress warmly during winter months.
This event will repeat on a monthly basis, though the date and time may change according to seasonal needs. If you'd like a tour but can't make it to any available tour dates, email team@urbanriv.org, and we'd be happy to set up a time to show you around!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.
Flow Yoga with Movement Gym
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.
Partner Event: After Work Walk on the Wild Mile with Chicago Ornithological Society
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.
May Wild Mile S'Mores Night
Join us on the Wild Mile to enjoy a sweet snack!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.
Wild Mile Walking Tour
If you've ever had burning questions about the Wild Mile or Urban Rivers, look no further. One of our knowledgable Wild Mile Docents will take you on a tour of the Wild Mile, explaining the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. The tour will take 30-45 minutes, with plenty of time for questions. We'll meet at the entrance to the Wild Mile, behind REI. This tour is entirely outdoors, so please dress warmly during winter months.
This event will repeat on a monthly basis, though the date and time may change according to seasonal needs. If you'd like a tour but can't make it to any available tour dates, email team@urbanriv.org, and we'd be happy to set up a time to show you around!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.
Wild Mile Walking Tour
If you've ever had burning questions about the Wild Mile or Urban Rivers, look no further. One of our knowledgable Wild Mile Docents will take you on a tour of the Wild Mile, explaining the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. The tour will take 30-45 minutes, with plenty of time for questions. We'll meet at the entrance to the Wild Mile, behind REI. This tour is entirely outdoors, so please dress warmly during winter months.
This event will repeat on a monthly basis, though the date and time may change according to seasonal needs. If you'd like a tour but can't make it to any available tour dates, email team@urbanriv.org, and we'd be happy to set up a time to show you around!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.
Wild Mile Walking Tour
If you've ever had burning questions about the Wild Mile or Urban Rivers, look no further. One of our knowledgable Wild Mile Docents will take you on a tour of the Wild Mile, explaining the project's history, architecture, ecology, and more. The tour will take 30-45 minutes, with plenty of time for questions. We'll meet at the entrance to the Wild Mile, behind REI. This tour is entirely outdoors, so please dress warmly during winter months.
This event will repeat on a monthly basis, though the date and time may change according to seasonal needs. If you'd like a tour but can't make it to any available tour dates, email team@urbanriv.org, and we'd be happy to set up a time to show you around!
This event is free and open to everyone. Walk-ups are welcome, but if possible, please RSVP using the link below.