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Oaks support much of Northern Illinois’ renowned variety of wildlife and native plants  Trees provide …

Buckthorn is an invasive shrubby tree that destroys native habitat. Though it is illegal to …

On Friday, July 10, the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision to remove habitat destruction …

Flooding. It’s not a new issue in Chicago due to an estimated 66% of the city covered …

Openlands hosted Opentalks in May 2026 at The Driehaus Museum in downtown Chicago. The event …

Openlands hosted Opentalks in May 2026 at The Driehaus Museum in downtown Chicago. The event …

Openlands hosted Opentalks in May 2026 at The Driehaus Museum in downtown Chicago. The event …

Openlands hosted Opentalks in May 2026 at The Driehaus Museum in downtown Chicago. The event …

Openlands hosted Opentalks in May 2026 at The Driehaus Museum in downtown Chicago. The event …

Here in northern Illinois, spring is finally in the air. The days are stretching longer, …

Over the past year, our public lands and the wildlife that call them home have …

Getting Started To embark on your paddling adventure, gather essential gear: a suitable canoe or …

After months of passing new laws and deciding how taxpayer money will be allocated, State …

CHICAGO, IL. – (April 8,2025) The Chicago lakefront is at a critical crossroads– with multiple …

The land, water, soil, and wildlife that make up our ecosystem are all intricately connected. …

To the Civil Servants of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA): On behalf of the …

This Earth Month, we are going All in for Nature. This is a defining moment—one …
This past year, our community achieved remarkable conservation wins with long-lasting impacts, proving that local …

Openlands is thrilled to announce a first-ever partnership with Access Living, a Chicago-based service and …

Concerns are growing about the impact of lawns. Things to consider when using lawn care …

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