Join us for our seasonal tour around the Conservatory’s grounds, focusing on tree identification, growth habit, and appreciation. We will meet in the Conservatory’s front lobby. —- Acompáñenos en nuestro paseo estacional por los jardines del Conservatorio, centrado en la identificación de árboles, sus hábitos de crecimiento y su
Meet the Trees at Garfield Park Conservatory
Join Openlands staff and the Forest Preserves of Cook County for a pruning & mulching workday at Brookfields Woods. Please bring eye protection, a water bottle, gloves; and tools if you have them. Please also register for the event on FPCC’s & complete their waiver.
Forest Preserves of Cook County Workday at BrookField Woods
Join TreeKeeper and certified arborist, Angelica Duran, on a Tree Walk around Hanson Park. She will talk about different tree ID characteristics such as leaf types, leaf (bud) arrangements, tree morphology, and more! There are many fun and native trees in this park.
Join Openlands, Neighborscapes, and the Harvey Park District in planting native trees at Honore Park this fall! This is our second project with Harvey this year and we hope to continue to bring shade, beauty, and the prospect of cleaner air to the community and park enthusiasts.
Join Openlands and the Village of Summit Park District as we plant trees at Summit Park! Trees will be planted along the parking lot to provide shade during sporting events, and in flood-prone areas to help manage storm water.
TreeKeepers with excellent pruning skills are requested to help with pruning demos and issuing practicals for the Fall 2026 TreeKeepers course at George Washington High School! Field pruning demos and practicals will begin at 11 AM and end at 12:45 PM. Please plan to arrive no later than 10:45 AM.
Fall 2026 TreeKeepers Course Pruning (Leads)
Join the Openlands community in cheering on Team Openlands at the 2026 Chicago Marathon! Openlands will be near the 8th mile marker cheering on our 13 fantastic charity runners and the full waves of athletes racing. Bring a sign, noisemaker, or more and look for the Openlands flag/tent to find
Cheer on Team Openlands at the Chicago Marathon
Join us for a tree walk focusing on tree identification, growth habit, and appreciation. We will meet at the Independence Park Field House (East side of the Field House, which is also the side facing the park! On the steps! Look for the green umbrella!).
Tree Tour at Independence Park
Join the 1st Ward/Humboldt/Avondale/Logan Square TKs in pruning Mozart Park. Bring your own eye protection, gloves, and a water bottle; and tools if you have them. Some tools will be available. Volunteers who are not TreeKeepers are encouraged to attend to help drag brush!
Pruning Workday at Mozart Park
Join TreeKeepers in pruning street trees in Lincoln Square. Please bring your own tools, gloves, a water bottle, and eye protection if you have them. Please arrive 15 minutes early to discuss pruning plan for the day. Debris keepers welcome
Pruning Workday on Lincoln Square Street Trees
Help keep our trees healthy while they wait to be planted this fall. Enjoy a tranquil morning watering trees at Openlands Tree Yard. Please bring weather-appropriate clothing, closed-toe shoes (water-resistant suggested), and a refillable water bottle!
Join Openlands and the Chicago Public Schools as we plant trees on the campus of Madero Middle School int he Little Village Community. Please also fill out the CPS Volunteer Form as a Level II volunteer
Tree Planting at Madero Middle School
Get an early morning workout and take a peek behind the scenes! Join Openlands staff and apprentices as we receive our a delivery of trees for the Fall planting season. We will unload the trees from a truck, organize them by species, and place mulch around the containers to keep
Go Green Mount Prospect, a local environmental nonprofit focused on increasing sustainability efforts in the community, including expanding the use of native plants in community landscapes. They are hosting a Native Tree & Shrub Sale pickup event with people coming to pick up their preordered trees and shrubs. In addition to the
Tabling with Go Green Mount Prospect
Join BMP TreeKeeper Lynn to learn how to inventory trees using TreePlotter! Certified TreeKeepers will learn how to input tree inventory data using the TreePlotter website on your own smartphone or tablet. Instructions on how to access TreePlotter will be provided to participants the week of the event. Following the
Tree Inventory Training & Workday at Dvorak Park
Join TreeKeepers in pruning street trees along Ravenswood Manor Park. Please bring your own tools, gloves, a water bottle, and eye protection if you have them. Some tools will be available if you don’t have your own. Debris keepers welcome
Pruning Workday on Albany Park Street Trees
The new class of TreeKeepers are learning how to plant trees! We are looking for veteran TKs to help teach the new cohort the Openlands way of tree planting. This planting opportunity is only open to Treekeepers and those registered in the Fall 2026 TreeKeepers Course. Certified Treekeepers will help
Fall 2026 TreeKeepers Course Planting
Join Openlands and members of the Blue Island Forestry Board in planting trees at Meadows Golf Club to celebrate Oaktober! The trees planted will help beautify the space, increase Blue Island’s tree canopy, and provide a buffer for residents living near the golf course.
Tree Planting at Blue Island Meadows Golf Club
Explore one of the largest architecture and urban festivals in the world as Open House Chicago (OHC) returns to celebrate 16 years of architecture, culture and community. Hosted by the Chicago Architecture Center, this free public festival offers behind-the-scenes access to more than 200 sites, including many that are not
Tour of Palmisano Park with Openlands and Site Design (CAC Open House Weekend)
Join the Clark Park Advisory Council and TK Jeff D. for a tree walk focusing on tree identification and the symbolism of trees.
Join TreeKeepers in pruning street trees in Lincoln Square. Please bring your own tools, gloves, a water bottle, and eye protection if you have them. Please arrive 15 minutes early to discuss pruning plan for the day. Debris keepers welcome
Pruning Workday on Lincoln Square Street Trees
The 2026 Openlands Annual Luncheon Join us for the 2026 Openlands Annual Luncheon Join Openlands for the 2026 Annual Luncheon, where we unite the conservation community around our luncheon theme, From the Ground Up, which has multiple meanings at a deeply important time. First, supporting one another, just as trees
The 2026 Openlands Annual Luncheon
Join Hyde Park TKs in pruning street trees! Bring tools if you have any and dress appropriately for the weather. Do not forget to bring a water bottle. Note: This event is only open to certified TreeKeepers.
Join Openlands and the Friends for a Natural South Chicago as we plant trees around the South Chicago Neighborhood
Tree Planting in South Chicago
Join us on Oct. 21 for “From the Ground Up,” honoring Jean M. Franczyk and featuring Dr. Tessa Francis as keynote.
