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  • Annual Illinois River Cleanup

    Illinois River Various - see map, IL

    Mark your calendars for Earth Day with cleanup sites on land or on water across our entire watershed. Please register online. Cleanup site locations are below with a map link…

  • Current Buster – Fox River, St Charles, IL

    Race for  both kayaks and Canoes Short race and long race: both go upstream and return 50th Anniversary of the race this year! There is a class for whatever you are…

    $20

  • DuPage River Sweep

    West Chicago - Warrenville West Chicago, IL

    Join us for this annual clean-up sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage and the Conservation Foundation, among others. We'll pick up trash along the West Branch from Winfield…

  • Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race

    Prisco Community Center 115 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, IL

    Join us on Saturday, June 1 to experience the excitement of paddling the scenic Fox River! Paddlers of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in this long-standing tradition…

  • Without Limits: Adventure for All

    Saganashkee Slough Boat Launch IL, United States

    Enjoy climbing and kayaking in this program specially designed for individuals with a primary physical disability or visual impairment. Registration Required:Call Central/Southwest Zone at 312-533-5751  

  • Teen Exploration Day: River Kayaking 101

    W Cermak Rd, west of Des Plaines Ave Cook County, IL 6054 IL, United States

    Learn how to kayak on moving water. Class includes a 3-mile trip down the Des Plaines River. Instruction, equipment, kayaks and shuttle provided. Ages 13 & up. Registration Required:Call Central/Southwest…

  • Juneteenth Paddling

    Little Calumet Boat Launch Jackson St, east of S Ashland Ave, Cook County, IL, United States

    Experience the African American Heritage Water Trail. Near Riverdale. Registration Required:Call South Zone at 312-415-2970  

  • Morning Solstice Paddle

    Busse Lake Boating Center E Higgins Rd/Rte 72, east of I-290/Hwy 53

    Celebrate the summer solstice by paddling Busse South Pool. Ages 5 & up. Registration Required:Call North/Northwest Zone at 773-758-8899

  • Friends of the Forest Preserves: Paddling at Kickapoo

    Halsted St, south of W 144th St Halsted St, south of W 144th St, Riverdale, IL, United States

    Enjoy an afternoon out paddling. Registration Required:Email Jessica Becker at jessica.becker@cookcountyil.gov or call 312-415-2970

  • Firecracker Race – Mississippi River

    We are moving the Firecracker Race date back to where it all started, close to Independence Day. The Firecracker Race will again be held on the Mississippi River on Saturday July 6, 2024. Just as last year, paddlers will race on a 15 mile downriver course from Grafton access to the Alton riverfront (see map…

    $15
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