Hi! I'm Laurent, cofounder of Spaciously - a community of small businesses running events. Here is a curation of team-building activities you can book today in Chicago to celebrate Earth Day (April, 22) and have fun.
For more Earth Day activities, check out Earth Day: Meaningful Team Building Activities
1. Repotting 101 for your Team Building in Chicago
Come to this plant workshop as a team to learn the basics of gardening. You will learn how to repot plants - so they might survive till next Earth Day!
Price: $40 per person Max capacity: 8 people See details & book here
2. Book a Terrarium Workshop in Chicago
If you're looking for a fun DIY project, try a terrarium building class in Chicago. Even if you weren't born with a green thumb, you can still succeed with a terrarium!
Price: $46 per person Max capacity: 40 people See details & book here
3. Learn How to Build Pottery with your Team
Nothing is easier on the environment than working clay. Get creative with your team in this ceramics class in Chicago!
Price: $75 per person Max capacity: 10 people See details & book here
4. Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo is a cool spot for hanging out with your team, especially on Earth Day. It's right off Lake Shore Drive and packed with animals from all over the globe. You get to see them up close, depending on their mood, and the best part? It's totally free to get in.
There's also a garden to check out, and you can get your hands dirty helping out with planting tomatoes, weeding, or harvesting, which is a great team-building activity.
If you're feeling peckish, there's plenty of good eats. The Patio at Café Brauer offers everything from cocktails and wines to burgers, with options for vegetarians too. Or hit up the Park Place Café for some tasty Mexican and Italian dishes, with both cozy indoor and breezy outdoor seating.
Learn more about Lincoln Park Zoo .
5. The Lincoln Park Farmers Market Celebrate Earth Day by teaming up for a clean-up at Lincoln Park's market in Chicago. Located in the high school parking lot, you and your crew will dive into sprucing up the area, learning about eco-friendly practices, and checking out local produce.
Dress for the weather, as this outdoor event goes on rain or shine. It's a perfect chance for team bonding while making a positive impact on the planet. Afterward, explore the market's variety of food and flowers together.
Learn more about The Lincoln Park Farmers Market .
Conclusion
Chicago has plenty of options to gather your team. Whatever activity you end up doing, what matters is that your team has a dedicated moment to build bonds away from work. Weaving this with a mission - saving the planet! - should only make this more fun.
