Oak Park Eco-Extravaganza 05 Apr 2025 Earth Month community kickoff event for all ages at the Oak Park Public Library. Learn, play and connect with community groups working in the sustainability space while enjoying local treats. Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., 60301 Tagged as: , Community event, Kids & family, Sustainability event
Clean Energy Open Houses 06 Apr 2025 See what your Oak Park neighbors are doing to power their homes cleaner, safer, cheaper, and greener during the Oak Park Climate Action Network's Clean Energy Open Houses. Tagged as: , Community event, Sustainability event, Talks & workshops
Community Cleanup Day 12 Apr 2025 In celebration of National Volunteer Week and Earth Month during the month of April, the Village of Oak Park and the Office of the Village Clerk are organizing the 2nd Annual Oak Park Neighborhood Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 12. Village Hall, 123 Madison St., Oak Park, IL 60302 Tagged as: , Community event, Kids & family, Sustainability event, Youth events
Be a Planet Hero 12 Apr 2025 Discover an inspiring approach to climate action, where joy meets practicality. Join the Village and Park District of Oak Park for Oak Par resident and business owner Germaine Caprio's captivating personal stories and unique solutions, which motivate others to adopt sustainable practices and save money while doing it. Community Recreation Center, 229 Madison St., Oak Park, IL 60302 Tagged as: , Community event, Sustainability event, Talks & workshops
Pollinator Pockets 13 Apr 2025 Learn how to create your own “pocket garden” for pollinators. Learn about our local bees and butterflies and make a “seed bomb” to plant at home. All ages. Drop-in. Trailside Museum of Natural History, 738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest, IL 60305 Tagged as: , Sustainability event, Talks & workshops
Paper Shredding and Foam Recycling Event 19 Apr 2025 Oak Parkers are invited to safely dispose of sensitive documents and foam products with the No. 6 symbol at a free paper shredding and foam recycling event scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Sat., April 19 at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd. For more information about the event, email publicworks@oak-park.us. For details about recycling in Oak Park, visit www.oak-park.us/recycling. Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd., 60302 Tagged as: , Recycling event, Sustainability event
One Earth Film Festival 22 Apr 2025 The Midwest’s premier environmental film festival returns to Oak Park and other communities in the Chicago area for its 14th season. Tagged as: , Community event, Music & arts, Sustainability event
One Earth Film Festival: "Every Little Thing" 23 Apr 2025 Watch party of One Earth Film Festival's screening of the film "Every Little Thing" at Village Hall. Village Hall, 123 Madison St., 60302 Tagged as: , Community event, Exhibitions & festivals, Sustainability event
City Nature Challenge 25 Apr 2025 Join thousands of people from throughout the Chicagoland Region and around the globe in logging nature observations. Tagged as: , Community event, Kids & family, Sustainability event
One Earth Film Festival: "Cafeteria Man" 26 Apr 2025 Watch party of the One Earth Film Festival's screening of "Cafeteria Man" at Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301 Tagged as: , Community event, Exhibitions & festivals, Sustainability event