CoreNet Chicago and Friends of the Chicago River invite you to get your hands dirty and have a real impact during this Canoe and Clean event. Support the mission to improve and protect the Chicago River system for people, plants, and animals.
The Details:
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- Friday, June 21 | 2828 S Eleanor St, Chicago, noon - 3 p.m. Rain or shine.
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Lunch will be provided at noon in the boat house.
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Volunteers can choose to help by foot on land clean or by canoe on the water.
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Capacity: 14 participants on water, 20 participants on land.
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All clean up equipment will be provided (boats, bags, gloves, grabbers, paddles, life jackets, canoe guides, and trash bags).
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Canoe & land guides will help you safely load in and out of the boats, offer paddling instruction and answer questions for this unforgettable experience.
The Schedule:
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- Noon - 1 p.m. - Lunch (provided) and networking
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1 p.m. - 1:15pm - Orientation led by Friends of the Chicago River Guides
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1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Canoe launch, land cleanup efforts begin
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1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Clean-up Efforts
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2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Wrap-up (return boats and supplies, team photo)
Members & Non-Members: $20 Donation (payable here) to Friends of the Chicago River.
Questions? Contact lindsay@managementservices.org
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Tips:
| Bring your reusable water bottle as water will be provide for refills |
| Bring personal items like sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, ect. |
| Event will be held rain or shine – please be sure to dress appropriately |
| The boathouse does have bathrooms. However once the event begins they will not be available – please plan and time your visit accordingly |
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Rules:
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| 2 people per canoe max |
| Please do not attend if you have any Covid like symptoms |
| All attendees must be ages 10 years or older to participate |
| All participants will be required to fill out the Friend of the Chicago River Waiver |