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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
Thursday, January 15, 2026
2026 ComEd Green Region Grant applications due March 13 1/15/2026 » 3/13/2026 Export to Your Calendar
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Free Webinar w/ Robin Wall Kimmerer & Esther Bonney - Intergenerational Care for Land and Community 1/21/2026 Time: 6:00PM CT Export to Your Calendar
Friday, January 23, 2026
CWA Growing with Agriculture Quarterly Meeting 1/23/2026 Time: 1:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Monday, January 26, 2026
CWA Protecting Healthy Water Quarterly meeting 1/26/2026 Time: 1:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
CWA Executive Council Meeting 1/28/2026 Time: 2:00 PM-4:00PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Monday, February 2, 2026
CWA Hub Meeting 2/2/2026 Time: 1:30 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Thursday, February 12, 2026
S-130 Basic Wildland Firefighter Training - Field Day 2/12/2026 Location: Ringwood, Illinois    Time: 8:00AM-5:00PM Export to Your Calendar
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Chicago Wilderness Prescribed Burn Crew Training - Feb 19-20 session 2/19/2026 » 2/20/2026 Location: Lisle, Illinois    Time: 8:0am-3:00pm Export to Your Calendar
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Chicago Wilderness Prescribed Burn Crew Training - Feb 21-22 session 2/21/2026 » 2/22/2026 Location: Lisle, Illinois    Time: 8:00am-3:00pm Export to Your Calendar
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
S219 Ignition Operations 3/4/2026 » 3/5/2026 Location: Ringwood, Illinois    Time: 8:00am–5:00pm Export to Your Calendar
Thursday, March 5, 2026
REGISTER HERE TO ACCESS RECORDED CWA JEDI Workshop Series with Eco-Inclusive Strategies 3/5/2026 Export to Your Calendar   Register
Friday, April 10, 2026
CWA Taking Climate Action Quarterly Meeting 4/10/2026 Time: 11:00 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Friday, April 17, 2026
CWA Growing with Agriculture Quarterly Meeting 4/17/2026 Time: 1:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
CWA Executive Council Meeting 4/22/2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Monday, April 27, 2026
CWA Protecting Healthy Water Quarterly meeting 4/27/2026 Time: 1:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register