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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, March 20, 2026
Together for Nature's Mentorship for Sustainability Program 3/20/2026 » 7/16/2026 Time: Mentor Application deadline July 16 Export to Your Calendar
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
CEJA Capacity Grant Now Accepting Applications 7/1/2026 » 7/24/2026 Export to Your Calendar
Monday, July 13, 2026
Southern Lake Michigan Community Partnerships Grant Program LOIs Due Sept 4 7/13/2026 » 9/4/2026 Export to Your Calendar
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
U.S. Green Building Council's Local Government Leadership Summit 7/15/2026 Location: Chicago, Illinois    Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM + reception Export to Your Calendar
Thursday, July 16, 2026
CWA Cafe: Data Centers and the Future of the Chicago Wilderness Region 7/16/2026 Time: 12:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Friday, July 17, 2026
CWA Growing with Agriculture Quarterly Meeting 7/17/2026 Time: 1:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Monday, July 20, 2026
Green Drinks Chicagoland West - TOPIC: Volts and Wildflowers: The Bright Future of Solar-Prairies 7/20/2026 Location: Elmhurst, Illinois    Time: 6:30 PM Export to Your Calendar
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Chicago Southland Green Drinks - guided nature tour at Coyote Run Golf Course 7/21/2026 Location: Flossmoor, Illinois    Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Export to Your Calendar
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
CWA Executive Council Meeting 7/22/2026 Location: Chicago, Illinois    Time: 2:00-4:00 pm Export to Your Calendar   Register
Southern Lake Michigan Community Partnerships Grant Program- in-person workshop Altgeld Gardens 7/22/2026 Location: Chicago, Illinois    Time: 4:00 PM Export to Your Calendar
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Southern Lake Michigan Community Partnerships Grant Program - in-person workshop Gary, IN 7/23/2026 Location: Gary, Indiana    Time: 4:00 PM Export to Your Calendar
Monday, July 27, 2026
CWA Protecting Healthy Water Quarterly meeting 7/27/2026 Time: 1:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Monday, August 3, 2026
CWA Hub Quarterly Meeting 8/3/2026 Time: 1:30 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Monday, August 10, 2026
CWA Congress 2026 Planning Meeting 8/10/2026 Time: 11:00 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Native Led Climate Knowledge Exchange 8/15/2026 Location: Barrington, Illinois    Time: 1 - 4 pmCST Export to Your Calendar