Paddling
Events
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Canceled Together for Trees
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Kick it at Kickapoo Woods & Prairie! From casual walks and invigorating paddling excursions to peaceful wildlife watching and more. Kickapoo Woods offers something for […]
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Little Cal Paddles
Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827Join Chicago Adventure Therapy for a paddle in 10-person canoes, exploring the history, people and stories that shape the community.
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Intro to Kayaking Class
Saganashkee Slough Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Learn basic skills for beginner kayakers. Equipment provided.
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Plant and Paddle
Little Calumet Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60827 (near Riverdale)Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Gear provided. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
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Twilight Canoe
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore the wonders of Crabtree Lake at twilight. Presented with Chicago River Canoe and Kayak. Ages 18 & up.
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Twilight Canoe
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore the wonders of Crabtree Lake at twilight. Presented with Chicago River Canoe and Kayak. Ages 18 & up.
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Plant and Paddle
Little Calumet Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60827 (near Riverdale)Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Gear provided. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
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Kayak the Salt Creek Water Trail
Bemis Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60523 (near Oak Brook)Kayak 9 miles from Bemis Woods to Plank Road Meadow. Equipment and shuttle provided. Experience required.
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Paddle & Plant
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
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Paddle & Plant
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Help restore habitat by planting native species from canoes. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
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Adaptive Kayaking – Provider Training
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480A hands-on, skills-based session that equips local providers with the tools, techniques, and confidence to safely deliver inclusive paddling experiences for individuals with physical disabilities.
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Adaptive Kayaking – Experience and Skill Development
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Participants experience a safe, supportive introduction to adaptive kayaking, using specialized equipment and guided instruction to build confidence, independence, and connection on the water.
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Kayak the Des Plaines
Schuth’s Grove • Cook County, IL 60546 (near Riverside)Kayak 3 miles, from Schuth’s Grove to Plank Road Meadow. Equipment, shuttle provided. Beginners welcome.
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Adaptive Kayaking – Experience and Skill Development
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Participants experience a safe, supportive introduction to adaptive kayaking, using specialized equipment and guided instruction to build confidence, independence, and connection on the water.
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Intro to Paddling
Wampum Lake • Cook County, IL 60476 (near Thornton)Join Friends of the Chicago River for a fun day of introductory paddling.
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Paddle at Beaubien Woods
Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827Paddle along the Little Calumet River. All ages. First come, first served.
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History of the Lagoons Paddle
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Explore the Skokie Lagoons by water. Equipment provided. Presented with Chicago River Canoe & Kayak.
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Birding by Kayak
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)Join a naturalist and kayak as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events.
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Party for the Preserves
FeaturedCamp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a day of activities. Paddle in 10-person canoes with Wilderness Inquiry. Funkadesi brings joyful tunes blending music from around the world. View the night sky with telescopes and walks. Noon–3 pm: 4H Kick off, […]
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Full Moon Paddle
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Enjoy a sunset and moonlit paddle through Skokie Lagoons.
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Party for the Preserves: Canoeing
FeaturedPowderhorn Lake • Burnham, IL 60633Celebrate National Public Lands Day. Paddle in 10-person canoes with Wilderness Inquiry. All equipment provided. Enjoy fun family activities. 10 am–2 pm: Paddling & family […]
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World Migratory Bird Day Paddle
Linne Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053Experience the magic of migration with Friends of the Chicago River and Chicago Ornithological Society. Grove 2.
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World Migratory Bird Day Paddle
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Celebrate migratory birds through activities, talks and paddling. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River.
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Paddle at Beaubien Woods
Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827Registration for paddling is now closed. Guided fishing will be available on land; RSVPs are appreciated. Contact us at 708-771-9632 or [email protected].
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Fall Colors Paddle
Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Enjoy fall color while paddling Skokie Lagoons.
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Hispanic Heritage Paddle
Powderhorn Lake • Burnham, IL 60633Join Friends of the Chicago River for bilingual bird paddling and storytelling on the water.
Free • Registration Required
