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Thursday, April 25
Take your family, a date, or a group of pals on the Chicago River with the Park District this summer. You'll see turtles, ducks and herons while you paddle -- all for just $10 per "family." Friends of the Chicago River provides all the equipment and instruction. Register ASAP via mail. Get the form by calling the Nature Oasis hotline at 312-742-5039.