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Tom Ebeling, Community Arborist at Openlands, discusses how we can ensure the trees that are …

In April, the organizations Openlands and Enlace partnered with community members to plant 31 climate-resistant …

Midwest Living reporter covers the African American Heritage Water Trail and the work of Openlands …

This week marks the first week of spring, and with the warmer weather and increased …

The Calumet region contains internationally significant history and stories of Black excellence from the past …

Conservation easements play a critical role in landscape conservation and the preservation of wildlife habitat. …
The results are in! It’s a historic day as we celebrate the overwhelming passage of …
Now the Forest Preserves need our support. With less than two weeks until election day …
Not only are Illinois’ grasslands beautiful locations to visit and enjoy, but grasslands are essential …
Openlands has taken an active role in connecting communities of the Calumet Region with the …
It started with a question, “Why can’t we have a National Wildlife Refuge here?” and …
In celebration of its tenth year, ComEd has expanded the applicant pool to include a …
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Openlands TreeKeeper’s Program. In that time, over …
Beaubien Woods’ proximity to the Little Calumet makes it the perfect place to bring nature …
The City of Chicago should inoculate all healthy ash trees as a management tool to …
On Saturday, June 5, dignitaries including Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Alderman Jason Irvin, Dr. Andrea …
Planting trees is one of the simplest nature-based solutions to climate change and is an …
Openlands has joined a legal fight, alongside people who live and farm in this special …
Openlands Aquatic Ecologist Laura Barghusen explains how her work with the Mussel Monitoring Program at …
Imagine being paid to help young community members plant the next generation of trees, travelling …
In early October we asked that you to let your Forest Preserve Commissioner and President …
Join us in Lake County on August 2 and August 3 for two free, beginner-friendly …
The Illinois Tollway has announced that they will forgo completion of the proposed Tri-County Access …
The Board and staff of Openlands are saddened at the passing of Judy Beck, a …
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Jean Franczyk

See you at the 2026 Openlands Annual Luncheon!

Join us on Oct. 21 for “From the Ground Up,” honoring Jean M. Franczyk and featuring Dr. Tessa Francis as keynote.