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
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Take a Hike! Challenge through October 30 9/1/2026 » 10/27/2026 Export to Your Calendar
Monday, September 7, 2026
Funding Opportunity: FY2026 Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program 9/7/2026 » 10/13/2026 Time: Through 11:59 PM Export to Your Calendar
Save the Date: Wild Things 2027 will be February 27 9/7/2026 » 2/27/2027 Location: Rosemont, Illinois    Export to Your Calendar
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Acorn/Nut Donations: Drop-off Times, McHenry County 9/10/2026 » 9/25/2026 Location: Ringwood, Illinois    Time: See below for times Export to Your Calendar
Friday, September 18, 2026
Equiticity’s Third Annual Event + Community Mobility Rituals 9/18/2026 » 9/19/2026 Export to Your Calendar
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Green Drinks Chicagoland West Event - Sept 22 (Equinox Celebration)! 9/22/2026 Location: Elmhurst, Illinois    Time: 6:30pm 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
Illinois Extension Climate Stewards Fall 2026 course 10/14/2026 » 11/4/2026 Time: 3:00 to 6:00pm Export to Your Calendar
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Chicago Wilderness Alliance Brush Pile Burn Boss Training - Lake County 10/17/2026 Location: Lake Villa, Illinois    Time: 1:00 to 4:00 PM Export to Your Calendar
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Forest Preserve & Conservation Symposium 2026 10/22/2026 Location: Yorkville, Illinois    Time: 9:30 am to 3:00 pm Export to Your Calendar
CWA Cafe: A Vine Trellis Project for Community-Driven Heat Resiliency 10/22/2026 Time: 12:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register