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.
- The Repair Cafe - 1st Saturday of every month
- The 6th Annual River Forest Community Bike Exchange is Sunday April 12th
- Upcoming events for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and the Trailside Museum.
- EcoShip Packaging Material Collection at Village Hall March 31st through May 4th.
- Styrofoam Recycling event in Oak Park, Saturday April 18th.
- World Migratory Bird Day Events: May 9th and May 19th at the Trailside Musuem and May 28th at the River Forest Library
- Upcoming Green events from the One Earth Collective
- Upcoming Triton College Sustainability Events
- Switch to Renewable Resources
- 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
River Forest Sustainability Scorecard