Join Openlands in planting trees in the parking lot surrounding the Thornton Water Tower! We are planting trees right next to the Thornton Distilling Co with the hopes of greening the space and improving the air quality. This is our third planting in the Village of Thornton and we would […]
Tree Planting at Thornton Water Tower
Join the Park District of Oak Park Staff and TreeKeepers in pruning trees in Longfellow Park! Work alongside park district staff to complete ground pruning at each park site. Prune out dead wood, suckers, and excess water sprouts as needed. No pruning of live wood at this time except at
Pruning Workday at Longfellow Park
Help us grow a greener Midlothian! Join the Midlothian Park District this fall to plant trees at Kostner Park and Bremen Heights Park. Together, we can help beautify our parks, improve the environment, and strengthen our community.
TreeKeepers are needed to help table at The LaBagh Woods Fall Nature Fest on Saturday, September 12th and spread the word about Openlands and TreeKeepers! Don’t forget to wear your TK shirt and badge. Fall Nature Fest is an environmentally focused festival that brings together sustainable small businesses and eco-friendly organizations.
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
We are seeking TreeKeepers to lead groups of corporate volunteers as we plant trees to enhance the species diversity for Illinois Institute of Technology’s Alphawood Arboretum. Note: This event is only open to certified TreeKeepers.
Concordia Cemetery is an independently owned, nonprofit cemetery along the Des Plaines River in Forest Park. They have a mature tree canopy that is nearing the end of its life. Help them plant new trees to provide shade for visitors and preserve their park-like atmosphere.
Tree Planting at Concordia Cemetery
Join Edgewater/Rogers Park TreeKeepers for book club! Please come ready for a good discussion! Urban Forests: A Natural History of Trees and People in the American Cityscape. by Jill Jones (416 Pages)
Book Discussion at Rogers Park Library
Join Openlands Staff and TreeKeepers while we steward the trees in Lake Parc Place! What is a Community Tree Care Day? Openlands staff will facilitate a stewardship workday in a Chicago green space for three hours focusing on tasks such as mulching, watering, pruning, litter cleanup and other essential
Community Tree Care Day at Lake Parc Place
Join Openlands Staff and TreeKeepers while we steward the trees on California Blvd. in Little Village! What is a Community Tree Care Day? Openlands staff will facilitate a stewardship workday in a Chicago green space for three hours focusing on tasks such as mulching, watering, pruning, litter cleanup and
Community Tree Care Day at California Blvd
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 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
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
TreeKeepers interested in attending this Chicago Urban Forestry Advisory Board (UFAB) meeting in person, sign up here. Registering in advance will enable Openlands staff to assist you if you wish to speak and keep you updated on any changes to the meeting’s time, date, or relevant topics.
Chicago Urban Forestry Advisory Board Meeting
TreeKeepers interested in attending this Chicago Urban Forestry Advisory Board (UFAB) meeting in person, sign up here. The Education Working Group will meet virtually. Registering in advance will enable Openlands staff to assist you if you wish to speak and keep you updated on any changes to the meeting’s time,
Chicago UFAB Education Working Group Meeting
TreeKeepers and the general public are invited to attend the Chicago Urban Forestry Advisory Board (UFAB) Policy Working Group meeting. Registering in advance will enable Openlands staff to assist you if you wish to speak and keep you updated on any changes to the meeting’s time, date, or relevant topics.
Chicago UFAB Policy Working Group Meeting
Join Openlands Staff and TreeKeepers while we steward the trees at Chicago State University (CSU)! What is a Community Tree Care Day? Openlands staff will facilitate a stewardship workday in a Chicago green space for three hours focusing on tasks such as mulching, watering, pruning, litter cleanup and other
Community Tree Care Day at Chicago State University
TreeKeepers and the general public are invited to attend the Chicago Urban Forestry Advisory Board (UFAB) Policy Working Group meeting. Registering in advance will enable Openlands staff to assist you if you wish to speak and keep you updated on any changes to the meeting’s time, date, or relevant topics.
Chicago UFAB Policy Working Group Meeting
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, Fri, Feb 12
Join us on Oct. 21 for “From the Ground Up,” honoring Jean M. Franczyk and featuring Dr. Tessa Francis as keynote.
