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To suggest an event for the community calendar, email Sustainability@oak-park.us 

Upcoming Events

  • Native Plant Sale
    Wed, Mar 15
    Pre-order at website. Two pick-up locations
    Mar 15, 12:00 AM – May 18, 12:00 AM
    Pre-order at website. Two pick-up locations
    Liven up Your Landscape with Beautiful Native Plants. Hosted by West Cook Wild Ones.
  • Plant Swap
    Sun, Mar 26
    Oak Park Main Library - Lobby
    Mar 26, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Oak Park Main Library - Lobby, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
    This event encourages plant lovers to come together and trade pest-free plants of all kinds. Drop in any time between 1pm - 4pm to give some plants and get some plants.
  • Living With Wildlife Drop-In
    Sat, Apr 01
    River Forest
    Apr 01, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    River Forest, 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL 60305, USA
    Drop by for a casual discussion at Trailside Museum to learn about wildlife you may find in your backyard or neighborhood, what brought them there, and what to do about it!
  • Repair Cafe Oak Park
    Sat, Apr 01
    Fox Park Community Center
    Apr 01, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    Fox Park Community Center, 624 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
    The Oak Park Repair Café is meeting on the first Saturday of each month. Volunteer coaches will be on hand to work with you, helping you fix those household items you’ve been meaning to take care of – everything from toasters to radios, to clocks or torn clothing.
  • Introduction to Natural Soap Making
    Apr 12, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Oak Park, 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
    Soapy Roads of Lombard will provide a beginner/introduction to natural soap-making program which includes a 'make your own melt & pour soap bar' and an educational soap presentation.
  • Greening From the Ground Up: Integration of Ground Source Heat Pumps into Historic Buildings
    Apr 13, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Oak Park Village Hall - Council Chambers, 123 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
    Join local architectural engineer, Mark Nussbaum, for a talk about integrating geothermal energy into historically significant buildings.
  • Talk Green Fleet the Village Fleet Superintendent
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Apr 14
    Oak Park Public Works Center
    Apr 14, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Oak Park Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
    Come learn about the Village’s ever evolving Green fleet.
  • Walk with the Village Forester
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Apr 14
    North Kenilworth median @ Berkshire St.
    Apr 14, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    North Kenilworth median @ Berkshire St., N Kenilworth Ave & Berkshire St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
    Meet the Village’s Forestry Superintendent to learn how the Village is working to diversify the new trees it plants in the parkway and learn some overlooked tree species you might consider planting.
  • The Weed Assassin’s Guide to Killing Stuff & Other Beautification Tips
    Apr 16, 2:30 PM
    Zoom event
    Noted native plant garden designer Ken Williams shares tips about managing common weeds in the native plant garden without herbicides, and ways to help anyone's native plant garden look more beautiful. Hosted by West Cook Wild Ones.
  • One Earth Film Festival (4/19 - 23)
    Wed, Apr 19
    Online and In Person
    Apr 19, 10:00 AM – Apr 23, 10:00 PM
    Online and In Person
    One Earth Collective's Earth Week Mini Film Fest April 19 to 23. Learn more and get tickets here: https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/
  • Your Energy-Smart Home: A Money & Energy Savings Workshop
    Apr 20, 7:00 PM
    Zoom
    Join the Citizens Utility Board & the Oak Park Office of Sustainability to learn how to save money, make your home more comfortable, and reduce your carbon footprint - all at the same time.
  • Paper Shredding
    Sat, Apr 22
    Public Works Center
    Apr 22, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA
    Safely dispose of sensitive documents at a free paper shredding event
  • Celebrate Earth Day Activities
    Sat, Apr 22
    River Forest
    Apr 22, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    River Forest, 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL 60305, USA
    Help us plant a tree, make your very own bird feeder to bring home, pick up litter, and create recycled material art. Free drop-in program for kids and families.
  • Family Pond Paddle
    Wed, Apr 26
    River Forest
    Apr 26, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    River Forest, 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL 60305, USA
    Families, enjoy an evening out paddling. Instruction, equipment and kayaks provided.
  • Arbor Day Celebration
    Fri, Apr 28
    Carroll Park
    Apr 28, 1:00 PM
    Carroll Park, 1125 S Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304, USA
    Celebrate Arbor Day with the Village of Oak Park and the Park District of Oak Park!
  • Build Energy Efficiency from the Ground Up
    May 2023 - date/time TBD
    Virtual & In Person
    May 2023 - date/time TBD
    Virtual & In Person
    Learn about designing for greater building energy performance - and the financial and technical assistance programs offered for commercial and residential new construction and major renovations that provide beyond-code energy upgrades.
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