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A River Runs Through It! Urban River Stewardship Program - North Chicago
Date and Time
Thursday May 29, 2025 Thursday Jul 3, 2025
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Contact Information
Dr.Muriel Adams | 773-245-0520
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Description
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
A River Runs Through It! An Urban River Stewardship program is coming to North Chicago, starting June 3, 2025 through July 3, 2025.
This is a 5-week program hosted by One World Shared Future Community Labs (a 501(c)3 nonprofit).
A River Runs Through It! is an adult learning program and participants must be between the ages of 20-40 years of age. It offers a $600 stipend to those who successfully complete the course. Hurry! Space is limited. Feel friend to tell a friend about it.
Protecting Our Community’s Health and Ecosystems While Preparing for the Blue WorkforceWater is Life- Water scarcity is being felt across the US and abroad.Freshwater flows from the Tri-cities, Waukegan, Zion and North Chicago, into Lake Michigan. The Tri-cities border the lake which is part of the Great Lakes system. The Great Lakes hold 20% of the World's Fresh Groundwater. This water is considered "Blue Gold" by many.“It is not just about conservation…it’s about (community) empowerment.“Program Details:Program participants meet 2 mornings per week (3 hours each session) for 5 weeks (30 total hours).This is an adult learning course for participants ages 20 to 40 years of age.Offered in 3 locations in 2025: Waukegan, Zion and North Chicago (Lake County, IL)This in-person program includes both indoor and outdoor locations with activities designed to foster collaboration. Participants engage as integral members of a cohort. Cohorts have a maximum of 10 members.The program is a stipend-based program that offers English / Spanish language translation. Participants successfully completing the 30 hour program will receive a Certificate of Completion and stipends with a $600 maximum value.Individuals with barriers to employment are welcome to apply.If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email to: admin@oneworldsharedfuture.org.If you would like to help fund this program, please proceed to our website. Thank youImages
