Greenwater Aquarist Society
of Chicagoland
Greenwater Aquarist Society is an all species, general-interest Aquarium Society in the Greater Chicagoland Area that has been around since 1957! Come to one of our events or join us as a guest at one of our monthly meetings. Meet and socialize with others interested in the aquarium hobby and get access to fish and plants raised by hobbyists.
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Check out our public Facebook Group - Greenwater Aquarist Society of Chicagoland
Have Questions? Contact Us - One of our Volunteers will get back to you as soon as possible.
Swap Meet and Meeting Event Saturday April 20, 2024
The swap will run from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Club Meeting follows the Swap at 1:00 pm.
Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 17100 69th Av, Tinley Park IL 60477
Buy hard to find fish, plants, and dry goods directly from local breeders and vendors in a farmer's market atmosphere at the best prices.
Open to the Public. Parking is Free.
Buyers will be allowed in at 10:00 am. Free - No Entry fee!
Doors will open at 8:00 am for vendor set up only.
Hope to see you at the swap!
Join us at the Meeting Saturday, April 20, 2024 after the Swap 1:00pm CT
Please join us at our Monthly Meeting.
Meetings are open to Members or attend as a Guest.
We will have Refreshments, Program, Bowl Show, Auction, and Raffle.
Cost: Please bring an appetizer, dish, or dessert to share (Not Mandatory).
No Cost to Members, you may bring a guest.
No Cost for Luncheon.
Auction - Members can bring up to 10 items and keep 100% of proceeds.
Guests are welcome to purchase items.
RSVP Not Necessary.
Meeting Itinerary
1:00pm: Meal & Refreshments. We will be serving Entre and Sides.
As always, members are more than welcome to bring appetizers, snacks, and desserts to share!
Enjoy a meal and socialize with other hobbyists about your specific interests. Being an all species club with a large monthly attendance, you are sure to find that there are several other members with similar aquatic collections to your own.
1:15 pm Bowl Show
1:30 pm Club Auction! Members are encouraged to bring fish, plants, decorations, and aquarium supplies to be sold at our mini auction. Limit of ten items per seller.
2:15 pm Prize Raffle.
2:45 pm Program: Moderated Discussion Tables followed with Club Business and Board Meeting
Bowl Show and Raffle
Bowl Show - Tetras, Barbs, and Loaches
Prize Raffle
Driftwood, Flake Food, Pellets, Sponge Filters, Gravel, Sand, and more.
Fundraising Raffle Note: Listing of brand names indicates items donated to Greenwater Aquarist Society by those manufacturers. Greenwater wishes to thank those manufacturers for their generous support.
Monthly Auction:
Donations welcome for the Monthly Auction.
BAP & AHAP donated items.
Members can bring up to 10 items for 100 percent proceeds.
Only Members can sell in the Monthly Auction.
Pricing options available for items:
1. It sells for what it sells for
2. Minimum Bid
3. Buy it Now - members have option to sell before start of Auction
Guests are welcome to purchase items.
Greenwater Aquarist Society Upcoming Events
Event Schedule
Saturday April 20, 2024 - Swap / Meeting Combo
Saturday May 18, 2024 - Swap / Meeting Combo
Saturday June 22, 2024 - Swap / Meeting Combo
Saturday July 20, 2024 - Member's Summer Party 12pm
Event Schedule
Saturday August 17, 2024 - Swap / Meeting Combo
Saturday September 14, 2024 - Swap / Meeting Combo
Saturday October 12, 2024 - Swap / Meeting Combo
Saturday November 9, 2024 - Swap / Meeting Combo
Saturday December 14, 2024 - Member's Holiday Party 12pm
Please check back for the latest updates regarding our next scheduled meeting.
Thank you,
Greenwater Aquarist Society
We've always got somethin' goin' on.