2017 Friends of the Chicago River Summer Speaker Series

Enjoy your lunch along the Chicago River this summer while learning about this ever-changing waterway. The Friends of the Chicago River has put together an exciting lineup of experts who will discuss river-related topics each Monday from July 10 through August 28, 2017. The talks will take place on the plaza outside the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. The talks are free and open to the public.

In case of rain, visit the Bridgehouse Museum on Twitter (twitter.com/bridgehousemuse) or call 312.977.0227 for updates.

Friends of the Chicago River Summer Speaker Series
McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum Plaza
99 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago
July 10–August 28, 2017
12:15 p.m.–12:45 p.m.
Map

July 10
Topic: Projects On and Along the River
Speaker: Colonel Christopher T. Drew, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

July 17
Topic: Incorporating Native Plants Into Urban Gardens
Speaker: Kris Sorich, Chicago Department of Transportation

July 24
Topic: Invasive Species in the River
Speaker: Dr. Philip Willink, Shedd Aquarium

July 31
Topic: Water Quality and Testing Methods
Speaker: Jennifer Wasik, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

August 7
A speaker has not been scheduled at this time.

August 14
Topic: 1812 Chicago: A Scalping, a Murder, and a Massacre
Speaker: Patrick McBriarty, PTM Werks

August 21
A speaker has not been scheduled at this time.

August 28
Topic: Riverworks: Art in the River
Speaker: Linda Keane, School of the Art Institute of Chicago