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Directors Sara Egan and Samantha Chavez discuss the landscape transformations around Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie.
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The African American Heritage Water Trail is a part of the Calumet Heritage Area and …
Director of Conservation Planning Sara Egan writes on fragmented municipal planning in Will County.
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Director of Conservation Planning Sara Egan writes about thoughtful and sustainable municipal planning.
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Green schoolyards give kids access to nature and help communities manage stormwater Too many schoolyards …
Millions of birds die in building collisions every year and Chicago can lead the way …
Connect communities to nature through safe, accessible trails and transit H.R. 7751 would fund walking …
Transforming Chicago Schoolyards into Vibrant Spaces No one knows what a community needs better than …
Flooding. It’s not a new issue in Chicago due to an estimated 66% of the city covered …
Director of Conservation Planning Sara Egan joins radio show to discuss the Grand Illinois Trail.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO, IL – (May 4, 2026) Momentum is building again to complete …
Dear Friends, This year, Openlands entered a period of organizational change with the launch of …
Dear Friends, Openlands was founded on a belief that still guides our work today: the …
