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Check here for event listings. And the many small ways we can honor and celebrate the natural environment!

  • Recycling Resource Fair

    Saturday | April 26, 2025
    9:00 AM – Noon

    The City of Lockport wants everyone to know about the services available to help the community live a more sustainable lifestyle.

    CARE will be at the fair as an exhibitor so stop by and chat with us about reducing the consumption of plastic.

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  • Endangered Species Day

    Friday | May 16, 2025

    Celebrated every year around the world on the third Friday in May.

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  • CARE Monthly Meeting

    Monday | May 19, 2025
    6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

    Join us at the Lockport branch of White Oak Library. Bring your ideas, questions, and concerns for a healthier natural environment in Will County.

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  • World Environment Day

    Thursday | June 5, 2025

    World Environment Day is observed on June 5 and is hosted by a different city or region every year, with a different theme. The Republic of Korea (South Korea) will host World Environment Day 2025.

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  • Summer Solstice – Chicago Area

    Friday | June 20, 2025
    Occurs at 9:42 pm Central Daylight Time (CDT)

    The summer solstice marks the first day of summer for those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere.

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  • Fall Equinox – Chicago Area

    Monday | September 22, 2025
    Occurs at 1:19 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT)

    The fall, or autumal, equinox marks the first day of autumn for those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere.

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