Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is Friday, April 22, but you can find celebrations near you all week long. The following events were recommended by Friends of the Forest Preserves, an organization that unites people to protect, promote, and care for the forest preserves in Cook County.
Monday, April 18 - Sunday, April 24
Virtual film festival
Wednesday, April 20 - Sunday, April 24
Multiple Cleanups and Nature Appreciation Activities
Hosted by Forest Preserves of Cook County at various sites
Thursday, April 21 - Saturday, April 23
Sixth Annual Urban Native Education Conference
Hosted by Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Skokie
Saturday, April 23
Kickapoo Woods Volunteer Workday
Hosted by Friends of the Forest Preserves at Kickapoo Woods in Riverdale
Friday, April 29 - Sunday, May 8
Participation across the Chicago Metro area