Join the Openlands staff in mulching trees in Hanson Park! These trees were planted in 2023 through a TreePlanters Grant. Bring gloves, appropriate clothing and a water bottle. Mulching tools will be provided.
Mulching Workday at Hanson Park
Join the Park District of Oak Park Staff and TreeKeepers in pruning trees in Scoville 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 Scoville Park
Join the Openlands staff in mulching trees in Hanson Park! These trees were planted in 2023 through a TreePlanters Grant. Bring gloves, appropriate clothing and a water bottle. Mulching tools will be provided.
Mulching Workday at Hanson Park
Join the Park District of Oak Park Staff and TreeKeepers in pruning trees in Scoville 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 Scoville Park
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
TreeKeepers are invited to table at State Rep. Nabeela Syed’s Environmental Panel Discussion & Fair on Thursday, July 30th to share information about the TreeKeepers program and Openlands! Tabling materials and supplies will be provided by Openlands.
Tabling at State Rep Nabeela Syed’s Environmental Fair
TreeKeepers are invited to table at State Rep. Nabeela Syed’s Environmental Panel Discussion & Fair on Thursday, July 30th to share information about the TreeKeepers program and Openlands! Tabling materials and supplies will be provided by Openlands.
Tabling at State Rep Nabeela Syed’s Environmental Fair
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 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 McKinley Park
Join Openlands staff and the Forest Preserves of Cook County for a pruning & mulching workday at Kickapoo 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 Kickapoo Woods
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 McKinley Park
Join Openlands staff and the Forest Preserves of Cook County for a pruning & mulching workday at Kickapoo 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 Kickapoo Woods
Openlands will be hosting a pruning refresher workday for TreeKeepers at Ronan Park. This is a great opportunity for TreeKeepers who have not pruned in a while or do not feel comfortable pruning. This is also a great opportunity for TreeKeepers that are seasoned pruners to lend their wisdom. Unlike
Pruning Refresher Workday at Ronan Park
Openlands will be hosting a pruning refresher workday for TreeKeepers at Ronan Park. This is a great opportunity for TreeKeepers who have not pruned in a while or do not feel comfortable pruning. This is also a great opportunity for TreeKeepers that are seasoned pruners to lend their wisdom. Unlike
Pruning Refresher Workday at Ronan Park
Join the Park District of Oak Park Staff and TreeKeepers in pruning trees in Fox 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
Join the Park District of Oak Park Staff and TreeKeepers in pruning trees in Fox 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
Join Openlands for an afternoon of celebration, great food, and connection as we recognize the incredible volunteers (YOU!) who help care for our shared green spaces across Chicago. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your dedication and stewardship—you make a lasting difference in our communities. All Openlands volunteers
Openlands Volunteer Appreciation Event
Join Openlands for an afternoon of celebration, great food, and connection as we recognize the incredible volunteers (YOU!) who help care for our shared green spaces across Chicago. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your dedication and stewardship—you make a lasting difference in our communities. All Openlands volunteers
Openlands Volunteer Appreciation Event
Join Openlands Staff and TreeKeepers while we steward the trees at La Villita Park on Sacramento! 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 La Villita Park
Join Openlands Staff and TreeKeepers while we steward the trees at La Villita Park on Sacramento! 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 La Villita Park
Join us for a tree walk focusing on tree identification, growth habit, and appreciation. We will meet on the east side of the fieldhouse.
Tree Tour at Independence Park
Join us for a tree walk focusing on tree identification, growth habit, and appreciation. We will meet on the east side of the fieldhouse.
Tree Tour at Independence Park
Join us for a tree walk focusing on tree identification, growth habit, and appreciation. We will meet on the east side of the fieldhouse.
Tree Tour at Independence Park
Join the 40th Ward TreeKeepers for a Chapter meet up! They will use this meeting to plan summer events – come with your ideas! Invite non-TreeKeepers who are interested in helping out with workdays and learning more about what we do.
40th Ward TreeKeeper Chapter Meeting
Join us on Oct. 21 for “From the Ground Up,” honoring Jean M. Franczyk and featuring Dr. Tessa Francis as keynote.
