The River Forest Sustainability Commission's purpose is to enhance the quality of life of its residents through the study and promotion of sustainable practices that conserve natural resources and protect the environment. The Mission and Organization of the Village Sustainability Commission can be found here. More information on the Commission can be found here.
- Earth Day: April 22nd
- Arbor Day: April 25th
- Des Plaines River Clean Up: Saturday, April 26th - 8:00-10:00
- The Repair Cafe - 1st Saturday of every month
- Upcoming events for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and the Trailside Museum.
- Upcoming Green events from the One Earth Collective
- Switch to Renewable Resource
- Reduce Energy Usage
- Electrify
- Village Initiatives
- Compost
- Reduce/Reuse
- Recycle
- Grow a Natural Lawn
- Plant a Native Garden
- Get certified as a Wildlife Habitat
- Leave the Leaves
- Take care of River Forest Trees
- Water Saving Resources
- Check for Leaks
- Manage Rainwater
- Village Initiatives
- Sustainability Commission Strategic Plan
- River Forest Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory
- Regional Goals
- Village Certifications