Bolts, Beavers, and Beverages!
The Wild Mile extension is under way!
Gardens Galore
All thanks to our volunteers!
Our Wild Mile extension is IN THE WATER! Thanks to countless hours of work by our River Rangers, our new floating artificial wetlands are almost ready to be mulched and planted. If you would like to get involved with the install, you can sign up to volunteer at https://urbanrivers.galaxydigital.com/
We Block Partied!
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for the 3rd Annual Wild Mile Block Party last month! Almost 700 people joined us to explore the Wild Mile, enjoy a local beer, and participate in activities hosted by our partner organizations. It’s inspiring to see the community come together to celebrate the river, and as we reflect on this year’s Block Party, we’re deeply grateful for the support of the organizations, volunteers, and neighbors who make our work possible!
Photos: Jerry Attere
It’s Baby Beaver Season!
In summer of 2022, visitors to the Wild Mile were treated to an absolutely delightful sight; a baby beaver snacking on the gardens’ lush foliage. This year, we have yet another adorable baby joining us to forage on summer evenings. For the best chance of seeing our new furry friend, visit the Wild Mile around dusk, and keep an eye on the spaces under the towering Swamp Rosemallow!
August Events Calendar
We have lots of cool events happening in August, including a few hosted by community partners! Event descriptions and RSVP links can always be found on the events page of our website.
Urban Rivers Events:
Wild Mile Workshop, Bat Night with Liza Lehrer and Maggie Jones: August 1st, 7 - 8:30pm
River Ranger Social: August 7th, 6 - 7:30pm (Off Color Brewing)
Wild Mile Workshop, Bird Collision Artwork with Holly Greenberg: August 8th, 6 - 9:00pm
Moonshine Rhythm Club Live on the Wild Mile: August 10th, 3 - 5:00pm
Wild Mile S’mores Night: August 14th, 7 - 8:30pm
Wild Mile Workshop, Foraging and Plant Medicine with Jah Brown: August 15th, 7 - 8:30pm
Yoga on the Wild Mile with Grace Pisula: August 17th, 10 - 11:00am
CatJam Chicago Jam Session: August 21st, 7 - 10:00pm
Wild Mile Walking Tour: August 22nd, 5:30 - 6:00pm
Wild Mile Workshop, Foraging with Dave Odd: August 22nd, 6 - 7:30pm
Volunteer Informational Session: August 24th, 3 - 4:00pm
Office Insights
We’ve all been hard at work installing new gardens, and Bubba is no exception. Here’s what our Head of Goose Relations has been up to lately.
Socializing, to keep volunteer morale high.
Resting up. There’s still plenty of work to be done, and we should all remember to pace ourselves.
Soliciting donations (we don’t know where he got this bone. He just left the office and returned with it 30 seconds later).
Modeling workplace safety. Especially crucial in an active construction zone!
Stop by our install volunteer shifts to catch a glimpse of this hardworking team member on the job!