Seven Generations Ahead

06/03/2026

Join the EnergySense Resilience Center, SGA, and partners for Using Safer, Sustainable Food Packaging, a free in-person workshop on June 11th from 10 am -12 pm at the Oak Park Public Library.

Join the EnergySense Resilience Center and partners for Using Safer, Sustainable Food Packaging, a free in-person workshop on June 11th from 10 am -12 pm at the Oak Park Public Library.

Traditional single-use foodware, such as plastic takeout containers, can contain coatings that leach harmful chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) into our food and beverages, potentially causing adverse health effects. This workshop is designed to help food business owners address PFAS risks in food packaging and provide resources to navigate the transition to sustainable alternatives.

For more info and to register, click: https://energysense.uillinois.edu/events/using-safer-sustainable-food-packaging/

06/03/2026

Come celebrate 25 years of Seven Generations Ahead with us! Enjoy a drink on us, grab some tasty snacks, and connect with great company at Haymarket Pub & Brewery!🍕🍪🍷🍹🥂

Scan the QR code in the image or head to the link below to grab your tickets today!🍻💚

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sevengenerationsahead/2179975

05/27/2026

Join the EnergySense Resilience Center and partners for Using Safer, Sustainable Food Packaging, a free in-person workshop on June 11th from 10 am -12 pm at the Oak Park Public Library.

Traditional single-use foodware, such as plastic takeout containers, can contain coatings that leach harmful chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) into our food and beverages, potentially causing adverse health effects. This workshop is designed to help food business owners address PFAS risks in food packaging and provide resources to navigate the transition to sustainable alternatives.

For more info and to register, click: https://energysense.uillinois.edu/events/using-safer-sustainable-food-packaging/

05/26/2026

During their annual Hootenanny fundraiser, the students at The Children's School in Oak Park raised $1,400 for SGA to show their commitment to sustainability. It is exciting to see the youngest members of our future generation passionate about sustainability and wanting to learn more about taking care of the planet! .childrens.school

05/20/2026

We're so excited to share the very first episode of our newest storytelling endeavor: The PlanItGreen Podcast! PlanItGreen is one of our oldest collaborations, launched in partnership with the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation to advance climate and equity goals in our local communities.

In The PlanItGreen Podcast, SGA's Executive Director, Gary Cuneen, interviews leaders from around Oak Park, River Forest, and beyond to give listeners the inside story about local sustainability successes. In episode one, he speaks to Jan Arnold, Executive Director of the Park District of Oak Park, an undeniable leader in all things green. We hope you'll give it a listen!

SGA Executive Director, Gary Cuneen, hosts the PlanItGreen Podcast, where he speaks to local leaders about sustainability successes in municipalities, public...

05/13/2026

Seven Generations Ahead is keeping the anniversary celebrations going, and you’re invited to our second happy hour event this June!

This month, we are raising a glass to our incredible progress in clean energy, waste reduction, and composting. From the partners who help us innovate to the supporters who make our programs possible, SGA wouldn't be where it is today without our amazing network. We’d love for you to join us for food, drinks, and great company as we celebrate everything we’ve accomplished together over the last quarter-century.

Can’t make it this time? No worries! We have more events lined up throughout the year to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Keep an eye on our page for more dates!

RSVP: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sevengenerationsahead/2179975

05/12/2026

Join us for our next 25th anniversary happy hour event! On Tuesday, June 30th we'll be celebrating our work - and our amazing partners - in the clean energy and waste reduction fields. Come out to Haymarket Pub & Brewery for drinks, apps, and a chance to connect with passionate advocates for a more sustainable future!

Celebrating 25 years of Partnering in Clean Energy, Waste Reduction and Sustainability – Haymarket Pub & Brewery, Tue Jun 30, 2026 - Join us for Seven Generations Ahead's second 25th Anniversary Happy Hour event! On Tuesday, June 30th we'll gather at Haymarket Pub & Brewery from 4:30-6:30pm t...

05/06/2026

Ready to lead your school toward a greener future? 🌿 Join us and our partners on May 13 12-1pm for a deep dive into electric buses, solar energy, and zero-waste programs.

Register now to start saving money while caring for future generations! 🌎

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Bmx8HZ5aQpOLuDEqB5L59w #/registration

04/30/2026

Thank you to the Wednesday Journal for sharing our story and celebrating 25 years of local impact!

Seven Generations Ahead focuses on connections. Seven Generations Ahead works to connect villages, schools with climate solutions

04/22/2026

This week is National Day! 🦋 Across the country, hundreds of thousands of students will be taking part in local climate action for by eliminating single-use plastics from school lunches. 🍝 To learn more, go to our Plastic Free Lunch Day toolkit, available for free and linked in our bio. 📝

If you participate, tag us in your posts – we’d love to see what you are doing! 📸