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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
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
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
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
Friday, July 24, 2026
Tour of Butterfly Sanctuary, Native Plant Gardens, & Environmental Justice in Pilsen, Chicago 7/24/2026 Location: Chiciago, Illinois    Time: 10:00 AM to noon 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
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The State of Equity: A Mayors Transportation Roundtable 8/25/2026 Location: Chicago, Illinois    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