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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
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
Save the Date! Native Led Climate Knowledge Exchange 8/15/2026 Location: Barrington, Illinois    Time: 1 - 4 pmCST 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
Monday, October 12, 2026
CWA Congress 2026 Planning Meeting 10/12/2026 Time: 11:00 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Friday, October 16, 2026
CWA Growing with Agriculture Quarterly Meeting 10/16/2026 Time: 1:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Monday, October 26, 2026
CWA Protecting Healthy Water Quarterly meeting 10/26/2026 Time: 1:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
CWA Executive Council Meeting 10/28/2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Monday, November 2, 2026
CWA Hub Quarterly Meeting 11/2/2026 Time: 1:30 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Lake County Agriculture Field Trip Congress 2026 11/5/2026 Location: Grayslake, Illinois    Time: 8:00 AM Export to Your Calendar
SEEDS GALORE! Field Trip Congress 2026 11/5/2026 Location: Grayslake, Illinois    Time: 8:30 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Lake Plain Coastal Preserves Field Trip Congress 2026 Morning 11/5/2026 Location: Winthrop Harbor, Illinois    Time: 8:30 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip Congress 2026 11/5/2026 Location: Ringwood, Illinois    Time: 9:30 am Export to Your Calendar   Register
Lake Plain Coastal Preserves Field Trip Congress 2026 Afternoon 11/5/2026 Location: Winthrop Harbor, Illinois    Time: 12:30 pm Export to Your Calendar   Register
Friday, November 6, 2026
SAVE THE DATE Chicago Wilderness Alliance Congress 11/6/2026 Location: Grayslake, Illinois    Time: All day Export to Your Calendar
Chicago Wilderness Alliance Congress 2026 11/6/2026 Location: Grayslake, Illinois    Time: 9:00 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register