Nature is calling! Please join Openlands in celebrating its 60th anniversary for a bilingual tree walk at McKinley Park where we have a long history of tree stewardship. This outing will be led by experienced Openlands Forestry staff, broken into two groups for English and Spanish language tours. Please select …
Join the South Shore Beautification and Stewardship Team to make 75th the clean and green corridor! Cleaning supplies and a limited number of plants will be provided. Bring your helpers, workers, muscles, ideas, teens, and neighbors to join the community at work! Join us after for rest, entertainment, refreshments, AC, …
South Shore Clean-Up, 75th Street from Rainbow Beach to Stony Island
Learn about outdoor play as a simple, low-cost catalyst for social and emotional learning, cognitive development, health, and happiness. All are welcome, come with your families and enjoy playing and learning together! Facilitators Olessor Anthony is a Family Engagement Coordinator for Network 11 (south side CPS schools) where she supports …
Calling all nature lovers and bird enthusiasts! Join us for an adventure as we celebrate Openlands' 60th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of our Birds In My Neighborhood program with a family field trip to the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie. Openlands has played a key role in the establishment and …
Family Birding Trip to Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (bus included)
Come to our Garden Party to learn more about engaging youth in the garden, bringing nutrition and flavorful cooking into the classroom, and fall garden activities! We will have facilitators from Contemporary Farmer Inc and Ashe Elementary sharing their knowledge and guiding garden activities. Local and seasonal dinner will be provided …
This sunset canoe event is brought to you by Openlands and Forest Preserves of Cook County. Celebrate Openlands’ 60th anniversary by paddling the African American Heritage Water Trail on The Little Calumet River! Take a guided canoe ride through history and nature with Wilderness Inquiry’s canoe mobile. Experience the beauty of the …
African American Heritage Water Trail: Cal-Sag Channel-Major Taylor Bridge