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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, April 1, 2026
Rally: Say No to the People's Gas Rate Hike 4/1/2026 Time: 5:30PM Export to Your Calendar
Monday, April 6, 2026
CWA Cafe: Obsessed with Observations: Become an iNaturalist Super User 4/6/2026 Time: 1:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Aging Bioretention Cell Research Webinar 4/7/2026 Time: 12:30pm CT Export to Your Calendar
FREE Geospatial Energy Mapper (GEM) Webinar 4/7/2026 Time: 2:00-3:00pm CT Export to Your Calendar
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Environmental Lobby Day - free and open to all! 4/8/2026 Location: Springfield, Illinois    Time: All day Export to Your Calendar
Friday, April 10, 2026
CWA Taking Climate Action Quarterly Meeting 4/10/2026 Time: 11:00 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Forest Preserves of Cook County Trash Bash Event - Maywood 4/11/2026 Location: Maywood, Illinois    Time: 9:00am to noon Export to Your Calendar
Chicago Energy Conference 4/11/2026 Location: Chicago, Illinois    Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Export to Your Calendar
Monday, April 13, 2026
CWA Congress 2026 Planning Meeting 4/13/2026 Time: 11:00 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Chicagoland Aquatic Professionals Social 4/16/2026 Location: Chicago, Illinois    Time: 6:30PM Export to Your Calendar
Friday, April 17, 2026
CWA Growing with Agriculture Quarterly Meeting 4/17/2026 Time: 1:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Green Drinks Chicagoland West Event - April 21 (Earth Day Eve) 4/21/2026 Location: Willow Springs, Illinois    Time: 6:30 PM Export to Your Calendar
FREE Webinar on The ClimRR Portal 4/21/2026 Time: 2:00-3:00pm CT Export to Your Calendar
Friday, April 24, 2026
Arbor Day Events - TreeCityUSA reminder 4/24/2026 Export to Your Calendar