Community Events
 
 

MWRD staff and Commissioners participate in community events, job fairs and parades throughout Cook County to educate the public about our work of protecting the water environment, recovering resources and transforming water. Our knowledgeable and friendly team distribute brochures, booklets, and coloring books, and offer fun STEM-related activities and free oak saplings as part of our “Restore the Canopy” initiative.

To request a speaker for your school or organization or to schedule a facility tour, please call 312-751-6633.

Check this page often as new events are added frequently.

June

Sat., June 29, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Engineer Your Future
Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S Lake Shore Drive

Sun., June 30, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Chicago Pride Parade
Montrose and Sheridan

July

Wed., July 3, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Free saplings
Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, 400 E. 130th St., Chicago
O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant, 3500 Howard Street, Skokie
Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, 6001 W. Pershing Rd., Cicero
Egan Water Reclamation Plant, 550 South Meacham Rd., Schaumburg
Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plant, 1220 Sycamore Ave., Hanover Park
Kirie Water Reclamation Plant, 701 West Oakton St., Des Plaines

Wed., July 3, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Evergreen Park 4th of July Parade
95th Street, Evergreen Park

Thurs., July 4, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Evanston 4th of July Parade
Central Street, Evanston

Wed., July 10, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Free saplings
Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, 400 E. 130th St., Chicago
O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant, 3500 Howard Street, Skokie
Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, 6001 W. Pershing Rd., Cicero
Egan Water Reclamation Plant, 550 South Meacham Rd., Schaumburg
Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plant, 1220 Sycamore Ave., Hanover Park
Kirie Water Reclamation Plant, 701 West Oakton St., Des Plaines

Wed., July 10, 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Riverside Farmers Market
10 Pine Ave, Riverside

Thurs., July 11, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Free saplings
Daley Center Farmers Market
Washington & Dearborn

Sat., July 13, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Free Saplings
Glenview Farmers Market
Wagner Farm, 1510 Wagner Road, Glenview

Wed., July 17, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Free saplings
Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, 400 E. 130th St., Chicago
O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant, 3500 Howard Street, Skokie
Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, 6001 W. Pershing Rd., Cicero
Egan Water Reclamation Plant, 550 South Meacham Rd., Schaumburg
Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plant, 1220 Sycamore Ave., Hanover Park
Kirie Water Reclamation Plant, 701 West Oakton St., Des Plaines

Thurs., July 18, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Free saplings
Daley Center Farmers Market
Washington & Dearborn

Wed., July 24, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Free saplings
Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, 400 E. 130th St., Chicago
O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant, 3500 Howard Street, Skokie
Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, 6001 W. Pershing Rd., Cicero
Egan Water Reclamation Plant, 550 South Meacham Rd., Schaumburg
Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plant, 1220 Sycamore Ave., Hanover Park
Kirie Water Reclamation Plant, 701 West Oakton St., Des Plaines

Thurs., July 25, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Free saplings
Daley Center Farmers Market
Washington & Dearborn