North Chicago Air Monitoring Network Launch
September 11, 2026
Join Sierra Club, Clean Power Lake County, and Foss Park District to celebrate the deployment of a brand new air monitoring network to help protect public health in North Chicago.
"Protect the Boundary Waters"
September 11, 2026
Join Ingrid Lyons for an update on 'Protect the Boundary Waters' fight against copper mining. She will discuss Governor Walz's recent Executive Order and explain how you can get involved to protect this cherished Minnesota wilderness.
Protecting Lake County’s Public Lands
August 10, 2026
At the Lake County Fair, Sierra Club Woods and Wetlands Group joined with other community partners to speak with residents about proposals that could permanently affect Lake County’s forests, wetlands, and neighborhoods.
Autumn Sunday Speaker Series
August 10, 2026
We are delighted to announce our Autumn Lineup for Woods & Wetlands Sunday Speaker Series! Our staff has been hard at work searching and reaching out to schedule interesting and informative programs to enlighten and entertain you.
Cars of the past, cars of the future
August 10, 2026
The annual Highland Park Vintage Auto show will have an Electric Vehicle display this year. August 22 from noon to 4pm. Highland Park Metra Station
What is a Wetland
August 10, 2026
The Sunday Speaker Series is delighted to present Sergio Vargas, of the Illinois Environmental Council to speak about his work. The IEC strives to safeguard Illinois-its people, plants, animals and our natural systems by building power for people...
Woods and Wetlands Conservation Meeting Set for July 26th
July 9, 2026
The results are in—thank you to everyone who responded to our scheduling survey! Our next Woods and Wetlands conservation meeting will take place on Sunday, July 26 at 2:00 PM at Independence Grove Beer Garden.
Start Reducing Your Plastic Use with this Practical Guide
July 9, 2026
Alarm bells are increasingly ringing about plastic's impact on the planet and human health. The time to become part of the solution is now. There is a lot individuals can do to reduce their plastic footprints.
Healthy rivers support healthy communities!
July 9, 2026
Clean Power Lake County is excited to host a Waukegan River Clean Up.
Big new solar in Deerfield
July 9, 2026
Deerfield's water reclamation plant just energized their big new solar array.
