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Upcoming Events

  • Earth Lounge Environmental Book Discussion Series
    Earth Lounge Environmental Book Discussion Series
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Sep 27
    Oak Park Main Library
    Sep 27, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Oak Park Main Library, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
    Sep 27, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Oak Park Main Library, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
    The Earth Lounge Environmental Book Discussion Series will meet on the last Wednesdays from August through November to explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature.
  • Austin Town Hall City Market
    Austin Town Hall City Market
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 28
    Chicago
    Sep 28, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Chicago, 5610 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    Sep 28, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Chicago, 5610 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
    The Austin Town Hall City Market is now open every Thursday through the end of October from 1 to 6 p.m. at Austin Town Hall Park! This year's farmers market will feature a newer and wider variety of vendors, programming, and entertainment.
  • Oak Park Farmers Market
    Oak Park Farmers Market
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 30
    Oak Park
    Sep 30, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Oak Park, 460 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
    Sep 30, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Oak Park, 460 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
    The Oak Park Farmers’ Market will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 20 through Oct. 28, 2023. The Market is located in the Pilgrim Church parking lot at 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.
  • Children's Halloween Costume Swap Drop-Off
    Children's Halloween Costume Swap Drop-Off
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Oct 01
    Oak Park
    Oct 01, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Oak Park, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
    Oct 01, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Oak Park, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
    Have a Halloween costume to donate? October 1-12: Drop off gently used and newly washed costumes and accessories for children ages 0-11 in the Main Library Children's Services Area during the library’s open hours.
  • Best Practices for Water-Efficient Landscaping
    Best Practices for Water-Efficient Landscaping
    Tue, Oct 03
    Online
    Oct 03, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Online
    Oct 03, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Online
    Implementing strategies to minimize water use for irrigation can reduce water bills and create a more resilient environment. Join this webinar to learn from partners about best practices for curbing water use to cultivate sustainable landscapes.
  • Pathways to Creating an All-Electric Building
    Pathways to Creating an All-Electric Building
    Thu, Oct 05
    Webinar
    Oct 05, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Webinar
    Oct 05, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Webinar
    Learn from experts about designing for greater building energy performance - and the financial and technical assistance programs offered for commercial and residential new construction and major renovations. All are welcome!
  • Act for Oaks! The Oak Ecosystem Recover Plan and You
    Act for Oaks! The Oak Ecosystem Recover Plan and You
    Thu, Oct 05
    Online
    Oct 05, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Online
    Oct 05, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Online
    Learn about the challenges facing oaks in a volatile and changing climate. Discover opportunities for action and multiple levels. And join our robust partnership of public land managers, local governments and agencies, tree care industry professionals, conservation nonprofits, and private landowners
  • Pathways to Creating an All-Electric Building
    Pathways to Creating an All-Electric Building
    Thu, Oct 05
    Maze Branch Library
    Oct 05, 6:30 PM – Oct 06, 8:00 PM
    Maze Branch Library, 845 Gunderson Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
    Oct 05, 6:30 PM – Oct 06, 8:00 PM
    Maze Branch Library, 845 Gunderson Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
    Learn from experts about designing for greater building energy performance - and the financial and technical assistance programs offered for commercial and residential new construction and major renovations. All are welcome!
  • Green Transportation Rally
    Green Transportation Rally
    Sun, Oct 08
    Pilgrim Congregational Church ParkingLot
    Oct 08, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Pilgrim Congregational Church ParkingLot, 460 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
    Oct 08, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Pilgrim Congregational Church ParkingLot, 460 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
    Join for a celebration of emissions-free driving & active transportation. Check out EV models, talk to owners, & ask questions about battery range & longevity, charging access & cost, long distance EV driving, & more. Meet local vendors & owners with cargo bikes, adult trikes, & e-bikes!
  • Art Exhibit: Our Once & Future Wetlands
    Art Exhibit: Our Once & Future Wetlands
    Tue, Oct 10
    Oak Park
    Oct 10, 9:00 AM – Nov 11, 9:00 PM
    Oak Park, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
    Oct 10, 9:00 AM – Nov 11, 9:00 PM
    Oak Park, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
    All around the world, wetlands support a tremendous diversity of plants and wildlife, improve water quality, reduce erosion and flood damage, and sequester carbon dioxide. Lindsay Olson has created art that helps explain to the public the science, process, benefits, and joys of restored wetlands.
  • Plastic Bags to PlastiFab
    Plastic Bags to PlastiFab
    Wed, Oct 11
    Oak Park
    Oct 11, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Oak Park, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
    Oct 11, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Oak Park, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
    Used plastic grocery bags can be given new life as fused plastic fabric! Bring your own colorful plastic bags or use the supplies provided to collage together an artistic piece of fused plastic fabric.
  • Children's Halloween Costume Shop
    Children's Halloween Costume Shop
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Oct 12
    Oak Park
    Oct 12, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Oak Park, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
    Oct 12, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Oak Park, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
    Shop gently used children's Halloween costumes at the Main Library Children's Services Area.
  • Sustainability Saturday: October - Native Bats
    Sustainability Saturday: October - Native Bats
    Sat, Oct 14
    Oak Park
    Oct 14, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Oak Park, 167 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
    Oct 14, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Oak Park, 167 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
    Join the Park District of Oak Park every 2nd Saturday of the month for Sustainable Saturdays, a free drop-in program for all ages. Every month, we'll have new crafts, activities, videos, and more for hands-on learning about how to be more eco-friendly.
  • The Dark Side of Outdoor Light: Light Pollution and its Effects on the Environment and Human Health
    The Dark Side of Outdoor Light: Light Pollution and its Effects on the Environment and Human Health
    Wed, Oct 18
    Oak Park
    Oct 18, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Oak Park, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
    Oct 18, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Oak Park, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
    Join the Oak Park Public Library for a presentation about the harmful effects of light pollution on wildlife and human health, and what you and your local government can do to reduce the impacts.
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