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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, 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
Fields of Innovation: The Future of Agriculture (Congress 2026 field trip, all day) 11/5/2026 Location: Grayslake, Illinois    Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Banking Seeds for a Changing World (Congress 2026 field trip, all day) 11/5/2026 Location: Grayslake, Illinois    Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Lake Plain Coastal Preserves Discovery Tour (Congress 2026 half day field trip, morning) 11/5/2026 Location: Winthrop Harbor, Illinois    Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Take a Walk on the Wild Side of Hackmatack (Congress 2026 field trip, all day) 11/5/2026 Location: Ringwood, Illinois    Time: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Lake Plain Coastal Preserves Discovery Tour (Congress 2026 half day field trip, afternoon) 11/5/2026 Location: Winthrop Harbor, Illinois    Time: 12:30 PM to 4:40 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Friday, November 6, 2026
Chicago Wilderness Alliance Congress 2026 11/6/2026 Location: Grayslake, Illinois    Time: 8:30 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Monday, November 9, 2026
CWA Congress 2026 Debrief Meeting 11/9/2026 Time: 11:00 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Monday, December 14, 2026
CWA Congress 2026 Debrief Meeting (if needed) 12/14/2026 Time: 11:00 AM Export to Your Calendar   Register
Wednesday, January 27, 2027
CWA Executive Council Meeting 1/27/2027 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Export to Your Calendar   Register