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Biker and walker on path

WBEZ In The Loop – Illinois is so close to completing a 500-mile trail system for all hikers, cyclists and residents

Vice President of Policy & Land Conservation Emily Reusswig provides background about the Grand Illinois …

Glass window with white dots designed to be seen by birds shown in exhibit

WTTW Daily Chicagoan – Chicago buildings keep killing birds. New ‘Flyway City’ exhibit is architect Jeanne Gang’s plea to take action

Openlands and Chicago Architecture exhibit, ‘Chicago’s Living Habitat,’ mentioned as introduction for ‘Flyway City’ exhibit.

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A woman in a green blazer presents on an exhibit with photos of prairie in the background.

Chicago Tribune – Chicago Architecture Center exhibits show buildings and nature don’t have to be at odds

Michael Davidson, President & CEO, and Huan Song, Vice President of External Affairs, present new …

Art gallery visitors observes a presenter pointing to a framed landscape photograph of sand dunes and Lake Michigan.

WTTW – Chicago buildings keep killing birds. New ‘Flyway City’ exhibit is architect Jeanne Gang’s plea to take action

Article mentions Openlands’ exhibit, ‘Chicago’s Living Habitat,’ as providing context for exhibit on bird-friendly architecture.

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Openlands CEO, Michael Davidson, smiling and speaking to reporter

WBBM – “Chicago’s Living Habitat” at Chicago Architecture Center takes visitors on journey through Chicago’s landscapes

President & CEO Michael Davidson walks visitors through different landscapes in preview of ‘Chicago’s Living …

A herd of bisons at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie. Photo by Preston Keres, USDA Forest Service.

WTTW Urban Nature – Midewin 30th Anniversary Celebration

The Urban Nature newsletter highlights the upcoming Midewin 30th Anniversary Open House.

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Black and yellow bumble bee on light purple flower

WTTW – 4 areas in Illinois designated critical habitat for rusty patched bumble bee, feds announce

Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge has 39 acres designated critical habitat for endangered rusty patched bumblebee.

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Title "The 21st Show" with bike trail in the background.

The 21st Show – Biking 500 miles on the Grand Illinois Trail

Director of Conservation Planning Sara Egan joins radio show to discuss the Grand Illinois Trail.

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Architect Jeanne Gang in preview of exhibit explaining bird friendly architecture.

WBBM – Aqua Tower, St. Regis architect Jeanne Gang co-curates Chicago Architecture Center exhibit about bird collisions

Openlands and Chicago Architecture exhibit, ‘Chicago’s Living Habitat,’ mentioned as introduction for ‘Flyway City’ exhibit.

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A man and woman cycling on a bike path

Shaw Local – Pedalpalooza will showcase McHenry County’s piece of Grand Illinois Trail for cyclists

Brick house in Washington Park

Chicago Sun-Times – What should we do with the sunken Raber? Landmark home faces uncertain future

Natural Awakenings Chicago – Explore Illinois trails that inspire adventure and wellness

Group posing in front of planted tree in Argo Park

Des Plaines Valley News – Argo Park gets new life as community rallies for 50-year milestone

Fox 32 – Michael Dugan, Vice President of Land Conservation, talks about  wetlands protection in Illinois

Three people on top of roof installing acoustic monitoring device to track bird migration.

WTTW – It’s open mic night on Chicago rooftops, where acoustic devices will listen for migrating birds

Univision Chicago – The positive impact of creating more green neighborhoods in Chicago

Telemundo Chicago – Earth Day and the importance of green spaces

Chicago Life – Our future & climate change: is Chicago prepared?

Black salamander with blue spots on the side being held in palm of hand

WTTW Urban Nature – Creature feature: blue-spotted salamander

The first-ever blue-spotted salamander sighting documented at an Openlands volunteer stewardship site.

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Chicago Tribune – Melissa Hart: Why planting trees with like-minded people can lift your spirits on even the darkest days

Alliance for Community Trees – Member spotlight: Openlands

CBS News Chicago – Specially designed playground in West Pullman acts as sponge to reduce flooding

Young woman shoveling mulch behind three small trees

Univision Chicago – Tree-planting initiatives are being promoted in Chicago neighborhoods

Axios Chicago Weekender – 1 big thing: celebrate Earth Month all April

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