Bringing Clean Energy Home to Oak Park

Community Recreation Center Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois, United States

We invite you to join us to discuss the future of local climate action! Join local and statewide climate leaders to learn how recent policies are accelerating the transition to clean energy in our State and Village and learn how your household can take positive steps toward fighting climate change. All local elected officials have […]

Free

Earth Month Launch Party

EcoShip NFP West Chicago Avenue 1947, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Join us as we welcome Earth Month. We'll be hosting a neighborhood clean-up and 8 sustainable organizations and businesses based in Chicago who will be sharing their missions. Enjoy complimentary refreshments throughout the event and enter for a chance to win some goodies!

Free

Clean Energy Open Houses

See what your Oak Park neighbors are doing to power their homes cleaner, safer, cheaper, and greener! Check out heat pump HVAC and hot water systems, induction stoves, solar arrays, and more. Homeowners will be on hand to share their experience and answer your questions.

Free

Design a Beautiful No-Fuss Native Garden

Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Rd., Glenview, IL, United States

Join the landscape designers from North Branch Natives to learn how to create a native garden that supports pollinators and birds. You'll discover how to plan, prepare, and select Illinois-native plants for beauty, low maintenance, and habitat restoration.

Free

Eco-Endings & Green Burials

Virtual IL

Would you or a loved one like to make a final gift to the planet? Planning ahead for an “eco-ending” is a way to minimize the environmental impact of death. Greener choices can aid in the conservation of natural resources, reduce carbon emissions, protect worker health, and restore and/or preserve native habitat. Learn about options […]

International Compost Awareness Week in Illinois

The Illinois Food Scrap & Composting Coalition is excited to share a diverse lineup of activities during May 4 - 10, 2025 with local, state and international compost communities! You and your community can participate (Submit an event via the form linked on the IFSCC website). In addition to events, book displays, presentations, demos, expert […]

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