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Inside Out & About

Join Friends of the Chicago River on a journey along the Chicago River system for an exploration of our river, natural areas, local wildlife and history, and meet people locally and nationally who are... Read more

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STORY 12: The Beauty of Dark Sky Places

STORY 12: The Beauty of Dark Sky Places

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An Opportunity for Water in Cities

An Opportunity for Water in Cities

In this episode of Inside, Out & About we are joined by Mary Pat McGuire, associate professor of landscape architect... Read more

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Episode 10 Inspiring Leaders and Ideas

Episode 10 Inspiring Leaders and Ideas

Our Inside, Out & About series is expanding in its second year to feature people whose work inspires action and advo... Read more

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Students learn from the Chicago River

Solorio Academy High School chemistry and environmental science teacher Greta Kringle - the 2019 recipient of our Educat... Read more

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