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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, June 8, 2026
Chicago Region Food System Grants Now Open 6/8/2026 » 7/13/2026 Export to Your Calendar
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
FREE EU Sustainability Career Leadership Forum 2026 6/16/2026 » 6/17/2026 Time: 2:00AM to 5:00AM (yes, AM) CDT Export to Your Calendar
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Everyone Belongs in Nature Festival 6/20/2026 Location: Chicago, Illinois    Time: 9:00AM to 1:00PM Export to Your Calendar
Little Fort Environmental Film Festival 6/20/2026 » 6/21/2026 Export to Your Calendar
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Green Drinks Chicagoland West Event 6/23/2026 Location: Elmhurst, Illinois    Time: 6:30 PM Export to Your Calendar
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Green Teacher Gathering 2026 6/24/2026 Location: Chicago, Illinois    Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Argonne Open House 2026 6/27/2026 Location: Lemont, Illinois    Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Export to Your Calendar
Friday, July 10, 2026
CWA Taking Climate Action Quarterly Meeting 7/10/2026 Time: 11:00 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Monday, July 13, 2026
CWA Congress 2026 Planning Meeting 7/13/2026 Time: 11:00 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
U.S. Green Building Council's Local Government Leadership Summit 7/15/2026 Location: Chicago, Illinois    Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM + reception Export to Your Calendar
Thursday, July 16, 2026
CWA Cafe: Data Centers and the Future of the Chicago Wilderness Region 7/16/2026 Time: 12:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Friday, July 17, 2026
CWA Growing with Agriculture Quarterly Meeting 7/17/2026 Time: 1:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
CWA Executive Council Meeting 7/22/2026 Time: 2:00-4:00 pm Export to Your Calendar   Register
Monday, July 27, 2026
CWA Protecting Healthy Water Quarterly meeting 7/27/2026 Time: 1:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register