The Wild Mile is 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙚, 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙚. This is one of the first floating eco-parks in the world, and it’s right here in Chicago. It’s the result of years of collaboration between community groups, scientists, architects, and the city. What was once an industrial stretch of river is now a living, growing space for nature and people. Phase 1 was installed in 2021 and opened to the public in 2022. Phase 2 wrapped up in summer 2024, adding another 300 feet to the existing t
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The Wild Mile is 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙚, 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙚. This is one of the first floating eco-parks in the world, and it’s right here in Chicago. It’s the result of years of collaboration between community groups, scientists, architects, and the city. What was once an industrial stretch of river is now a living, growing space for nature and people. Phase 1 was installed in 2021 and opened to the public in 2022. Phase 2 wrapped up in summer 2024, adding another 300 feet to the existing t
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Chicago s Wild Mile: Restored Wetland Islands Revitalize River | Melanie Robbins posted on the topic | LinkedIn
Chicago s Wild Mile: Restored Wetland Islands Revitalize River | Melanie Robbins posted on the topic | LinkedIn
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‘The Wild Mile: A River Reborn’ documentary explores the Chicago River’s floating eco-park
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Choose Chicago on Instagram: "Have you been to Chicago’s floating eco-park? 🌱 The Wild Mile consists of floating gardens with public walkways and kayak docks in the North Branch of the Chicago River. This unique place functions as a public park, open-air museum, botanical garden, kayaker destination, community classroom, and habitat for native wildlife. Come here for a unique walk in nature, a picnic on the boardwalk, or take part in some of the programming — like the monthly s’mores night! 📍
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