Celebrate Earth Day With The Forest Preserves Of Cook County

Press release from the Forest Preserves of Cook County:

Throughout the past year, nature has provided an important respite for Cook County residents. Show your appreciation by celebrating Earth Day (and Earth Week!) with the Forest Preserves and your community at a litter cleanup or an Earth Day-themed event from Monday, April 21 to Sunday, April 25.

Earth Day Cleanups

Enjoy the health benefits of spending time in nature and join your community in cleaning up at one of our Litter Hotspots to celebrate Earth Day. We will provide bags and gloves at the following locations:

Thursday, April 22 • 12 – 5 pmLaBagh Woods, Grove 1, Chicago

Thursday, April 22 • 3 – 6 pmJerome Huppert Woods, River GroveCall 312-533-5751 for more information.

Thursday, April 22 • 4 – 7 pmMaple Lake Boating Center, near Willow SpringsEmail experience.camping@cookcountyil.gov for more information.

Friday, April 23 • 10 am – 4 pmDan Ryan Woods Visitor Center, ChicagoRegister for Dan Ryan Clean Up.

Saturday, April 24 • 10 am – 1 pmBeaubien Woods, ChicagoRegister for Beaubien Clean Up.

Saturday, April 24 • 10 am – 1 pmKickapoo Woods, RiverdaleRegister for Kickapoo Clean Up.

Saturday, April 24 • 9 am – 3 pmTrailside Museum of Natural History, River ForestCall 708-366-6530 for more information.

Saturday, April 24 • 9 am – 3 pmSand Ridge Nature Center, South HollandCall 708-868-0606 for more information.

Saturday, April 24 • 12 – 3 pmCrabtree Nature Center, Barrington HillsCall 847-381-6592 for more information.

After Earth Day: Anyone can commit to regularly volunteering in the Forest Preserves through the Select Organized Litter Obliterators (SOLO) program. SOLO volunteers can help by collecting litter on their own, or with a small group of family or friends, at one of our Litter Hotspots or any Forest Preserves location they choose. Explore even more opportunities to join our volunteer community on our Volunteer Page.

Earth Day Events

Tue, Apr 13 • 2 pm

Wed, Apr 14 • 10 am

Sun, Apr 18 • 8 am

Mon, Apr 19 • 8 am

Mon, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 22 • 10 am

Tue, Apr 20 • 8 am

Tue, Apr 20 • 8:30 am

Wed, Apr 21 • 8 am

Thu, Apr 22 • 8 am

Thu, Apr 22 • 9:30 am

Thu, Apr 22 • 12 pm

Thu, Apr 22 • 2 pm

Thu, Apr 22 • 4 pm

Thu, Apr 22 • 7 pm

Fri, Apr 23 • 8 am

Sat, Apr 24 • 8 am

Sat, Apr 24 • 9 am

Sat, Apr 24 • 9 am

Sat, Apr 24 • 9:30 am

Sat, Apr 24 • 11 am

Sun, Apr 25 • 8 am

Sun, Apr 25 • 9:30 am

Sun, Apr 25 • 12 pm

All Events »

This press release was produced by the Forest Preserves of Cook County. The views expressed are the author's own.