Learn about events, funding opportunities, awards, meetings and webinars in our region.
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CW Events and team meetings range from working group meetings to professional development opportunities and webinars.

Public programs and events are open to any interested individuals (e.g., hikes, festivals, webinars, volunteer opportunities, etc.). Most public events are hosted by our partner organizations. For additional places to find and post resources, visit the Chicagoland Environmental Network. 

Upcoming Events
Friday, July 17, 2026
Save the Date: Wild Things 2027 will be February 27 7/17/2026 » 2/27/2027 Location: Rosemont, Illinois    Export to Your Calendar
Monday, August 10, 2026
Southern Lake Michigan Community Partnerships Grant Program LOIs Due Sept 4 8/10/2026 » 9/4/2026 Export to Your Calendar
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Funding Opportunity: FY2026 Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program 8/26/2026 » 10/13/2026 Time: Through 11:59 PM Export to Your Calendar
Friday, August 28, 2026
¡Habla Verde! Spanish for Conservationists Guided Plant Walk 8/28/2026 » 9/4/2026 Location: Ringwood, Illinois    Time: 10:00 AM to noon Export to Your Calendar
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Take a Hike! Challenge 9/1/2026 » 10/27/2026 Export to Your Calendar
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Cook County Solar Listening Session 9/9/2026 Location: South Holland, Illinois    Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Export to Your Calendar
Thursday, September 10, 2026
The 15th Annual Conservation Cup: Forest Preserve Foundation Fundraiser 9/10/2026 Location: Oak Forest, Illinois    Time: All day Export to Your Calendar
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Fall Market & Music Fest 9/13/2026 Location: Naperville, Illinois    Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Export to Your Calendar
Monday, September 14, 2026
CWA Congress 2026 Planning Meeting 9/14/2026 Time: 11:00 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Friday, September 18, 2026
Equiticity’s Third Annual Event + Community Mobility Rituals 9/18/2026 » 9/19/2026 Export to Your Calendar
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Sunset Supper on the Farm (Fundraiser for The Conservation Foundation) 10/1/2026 Location: Naperville, Illinois    Time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM Export to Your Calendar
Monday, October 12, 2026
CWA Congress 2026 Planning Meeting 10/12/2026 Time: 11:00 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
CWA Cafe - Building Community Resilience through Climate Education: A Midwest Collaboration 10/14/2026 Time: 11:00 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Save the Date: Forest Preserves of Cook County Research Symposium, October 15 10/15/2026 Location: Brookfield, Illinois    Time: 8:30 to 4:30 Export to Your Calendar
Friday, October 16, 2026
CWA Growing with Agriculture Quarterly Meeting 10/16/2026 Time: 1:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register