Writing on Water 

with the Chicago River Lab and Chicago Park District

Along with Artists

Indira Freitas Johnson, Catherine Schwalbe

and special guest Dr. Wendy Pabich

Hydrologist*Artist*Writer*Water Woman

Celebrate United Nations World Water Day

Saturday March 22, 2025, 11am to 1pm   

RiverLab at River Park Boathouse 3000 W. Argyle St. Chicago, IL 

Participate

 Writing on Water is based on a South Asian tradition where offerings are floated into rivers and seas.  It highlights the urgent need to address the sustainability of this precious resource and the myriad forms of lives it supports including our own.

Experience is free and all are welcome.

Create, Write and Float

Create an offering and write your wishes with provided natural materials.  Set it afloat and watch it meander down the Chicago River North Branch, towards Lake Michigan, Chicago Loop, and Chicago River South Branch.

For more information, please email the artists:  

freitasjohnson43@gmail.com  or cathi@catherineschwalbe.com

This event is rain, snow, sleet, or shine!