2016 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 11 through August 29, 2016. 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
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July 11
The Chicago River's Economic Engine
Ernest C. Wong, site design group, ltd.

July 18
Birds, Bees, and Bass: Nature on the Chicago River
Zhanna Yermakov, Chicago Park District

July 25
The Latest on the Riverwalk
Gina Ford, Sasaki Associates

August 1
The Importance of the Michigan Avenue Bridge
Pat McBriarty, PTM Werks

August 8
Turning Toward the River: Decades of Water Quality Improvements
and Impacts on the Fish Community in Chicago Waterways
Jennifer Wasik, MWRD

August 15
Invasive Species: Asian Carp
Dr. Philip Willink, Shedd Aquarium

August 22
Incorporating Native Plants Into Urban Gardens
Kris Sorich, Chicago Department of Transportation

August 29
Swimming in the Chicago River
John Quail, Friends of the Chicago River