
Chicago's Floating Islands
Clip: Season 1 Episode 19 | 8m 13sVideo has Closed Captions
The “Wild Mile” is a floating eco park on the Chicago River, aimed at creating ecosystems.
The “Wild Mile” is a floating eco park on the Chicago River, aimed at creating more vibrant ecosystems and helping the community understand and support them. The project features floating garden islands that offer habitat for fish and other wildlife, and biologists at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium are encouraged by a recent discovery about the habitats.
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Chicago's Floating Islands
Clip: Season 1 Episode 19 | 8m 13sVideo has Closed Captions
The “Wild Mile” is a floating eco park on the Chicago River, aimed at creating more vibrant ecosystems and helping the community understand and support them. The project features floating garden islands that offer habitat for fish and other wildlife, and biologists at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium are encouraged by a recent discovery about the habitats.
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