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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, 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
Monday, August 10, 2026
Southern Lake Michigan Community Partnerships Grant Program LOIs Due Sept 4 8/10/2026 » 9/4/2026 Export to Your Calendar
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Green Drinks Chicagoland West - August 19th 8/19/2026 Location: Lombard, Illinois    Time: 6:30 PM Export to Your Calendar
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Climate Town Hall with U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (IL-6) 8/20/2026 Time: 6:00 PM Export to Your Calendar
Green Drinks - Chicago Southland 8/20/2026 Location: Thornton, Illinois    Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Export to Your Calendar
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Oak Park Microbrew Review (a Zero Waste Craft Beer Fest) 8/22/2026 Location: Oak Park, Illinois    Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Export to Your Calendar
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Family-friendly Day at Dickson-Murst Farm 8/23/2026 Location: Montgomery, Illinois    Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 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
Friday, August 28, 2026
¡Habla Verde! Spanish for Conservationists Webinar 8/28/2026 Time: 10:00 AM to noon Export to Your Calendar
¡Habla Verde! Spanish for Conservationists Guided Plant Walk 8/28/2026 » 9/4/2026 Location: Ringwood, Illinois    Time: 10:00 AM to noon Export to Your Calendar
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Take a Hike! Challenge 9/1/2026 » 10/27/2026 Export to Your Calendar
Thursday, September 10, 2026
The 15th Annual Conservation Cup: Forest Preserve Foundation Fundraiser 9/10/2026 Location: Oak Forest, Illinois    Time: All day 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
Monday, October 12, 2026
CWA Congress 2026 Planning Meeting 10/12/2026 Time: 11:00 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register