On April 4, members of the Sierra Club Woods and Wetlands Group joined Clean Power Lake County for the first hike of the year at Illinois Beach State Park. Although the skies were gray and a brisk wind swept in from Lake Michigan, participants were...

Data centers are rapidly expanding across Illinois. Join Sierra Club Advocate Sally Burgess on April 19 to discover how communities are responding and what legislation could shape the future of these massive developments.

Support and Highlight Green Businesses in Lake County

Learn all about Electric Vehicles (EVs) and meet real EV owners April 25th

With spring just around the corner, we are delighted to announce that Woods & Wetlands will resume its beloved Outings program, with our first one of the year on Saturday, April 4.

Rail safety may sound like a distant issue—but Lake County residents are living with the same risks facing our neighbors in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec

The Sierra Club Woods & Wetlands Group is renewing its tradition of offering local outings that connect people with the natural beauty of our region. From peaceful woodland hikes and scenic bicycle rides to canoe and kayak paddling trips, our...

Woods & Wetlands is delighted to present our Sunday March 29, 2026, Speaker Series. Gary Swick, president of Friends of the Fox River, will present an entertaining and informative look at the health of the Fox River Watershed in light of the...

Help us celebrate Earth Month by showing off your electric vehicle! We’re hosting an EV show on April 25th (9–11 AM) and need owners to help educate the public. No sales pitch required—just your honest experience and your car!

Woods & Wetlands Speaker Series will present some exciting programs in March and April. Be sure to watch for registration details and join us on Zoom.