The Parker/Gentry Award selection committee and the Keller Science Action Center are thrilled to announce Urban Rivers as the 2024 awardee.
<a href="https://www.urbanriv.org/">Urban Rivers</a> is first Chicago-based group to be selected to recieve the <a href="https://www.parkergentry.fieldmuseum.org">Parker/Gentry Award</a>.
Urban Rivers is making a significant impact on conservation in the heart of the city, transforming the Chicago River into a beautiful natural setting where people and wildlife convene. The selection committee was impressed by their substantial contributions to restoring aquatic and terrestrial species through hands-on conservation action and research, done in collaboration with a diverse network of partners.
For questions about the event, contact <a href="mailto:mpoma@fieldmuseum.org">Marylita Poma</a> at <a href="mailto:mpoma@fieldmuseum.org">mpoma@fieldmuseum.org</a>

Parker/Gentry Award Celebration

This May, the Field Museum will give the Parker/Gentry Award to Chicago-based Urban Rivers.

Parker/Gentry Award Celebration

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This May, the Field Museum will give the Parker/Gentry Award to Chicago-based Urban Rivers.