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
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
Monday, April 6, 2026
Nicor Gas Environmental Stewardship Grant Applications 4/6/2026 » 5/31/2026 Export to Your Calendar
Friday, April 17, 2026
Trails Capacity Grant Call for Proposals Now Open 4/17/2026 » 5/15/2026 Export to Your Calendar
Friday, April 24, 2026
Arbor Day Events - TreeCityUSA reminder 4/24/2026 Export to Your Calendar
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Forest Preserves of Cook County Trash Bash Event - Dan Ryan Woods-Central 4/25/2026 Location: Chicago, Illinois    Time: 9:00am to noon Export to Your Calendar
Monday, April 27, 2026
CWA Protecting Healthy Water Quarterly meeting 4/27/2026 Time: 1:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Chicago Beaver Festival - FREE 5/2/2026 Location: Chicago, Illinois    Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM Export to Your Calendar
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Spring into Taft: A fundraising event to benefit Together for Taft 5/3/2026 Location: Sycamore, Illinois    Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 PM Export to Your Calendar
Monday, May 4, 2026
CWA Hub Quarterly Meeting 5/4/2026 Time: 1:30 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
CWA Cafe: CWA and Lake Michigan Basin Partnership: A Regional Dashboard for Water​ 5/5/2026 Time: 12:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
CWA Executive Council Meeting 5/6/2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Monday, May 11, 2026
CWA Congress 2026 Planning Meeting 5/11/2026 Time: 11:00 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Forest Preserves of Cook County Trash Bash Event - LaBagh Woods 5/16/2026 Location: Chicago, Illinois    Time: 9:00am to noon Export to Your Calendar
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Forest Preserves of Cook County Trash Bash Event - Lemont 5/30/2026 Location: Lemont, Illinois    Time: 9:00am to noon Export to Your Calendar
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Free Public Electric Mowing & Tool Field Day 6/3/2026 Location: Chicago, Illinois    Time: 10:00am to noon Export to Your Calendar