3rd Annual Wild Mile Block Party!!!

Urban Rivers isa Chicago-based, environmental startup nonprofitorganization(501(c)(3)), withtwo primary goals:improve the water quality of urban waterways and increase the natural habitat within their banks.By accomplishing these goals, our experience, as well as scientific research, suggests the following will occur:The local community will further engage with their riverHealthier, wilder and accessible rivers are simply more appealingOur team has developed programming to educate children, provide local universities with one-of-a-kind research opportunities and involve community groupsThe overall health and ecology of the river will improveWith cleaner water, more natural spaces and a more caring community, these critical urban wildlife corridors will significantly benefit native flora and fauna, as well as the communities built next to themThe local economy will be stimulatedAs more people interact with their river, businesses and properties along the river, or that depend on the river through recreational opportunities (i.e. boating and fishing companies), will increase in value as customer traffic and property values improveUrban greenery provides several measurable health benefits (mental and physical), reducing healthcare costs in communities

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A party to celebrate the upcoming expansion of the Wild Mile, a floating eco-park in the Chicago River!

Wild Mile Chicago

Join us for the 3rd annual Wild Mile Block Party! We'll be celebrating the progress and newest expansion of the Wild Mile, the world's first floating eco-park and the flagship project of Urban Rivers. Come explore the park and learn about the expansion while enjoying music, food trucks, drinks, educational activities, tabling by local partners, prize drawings, and much more. Entry is free, and this event is open to everyone!This event is listed on Ticketleap as well!

3rd Annual Wild Mile Block Party!!!

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