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The two-year program creates a new pathway into ecological restoration careers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media …
Land Preservation Specialist Kim Elsenbroek describes how land trusts protect land with conservation easements.
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Trails and access to natural spaces are not shared equally across our country. Even with …
Celebrate ‘Oaktober’ with Openlands & Lake County Extension with free mulch, planting demonstrations, and more! …
The 2026 Openlands Annual Luncheon will bring together science, storytelling, and poetry to explore our …
Openlands partnership funds projects that restore natural landscapes, improve green spaces and protect pollinator habitats …
John Wasik writes about redifining habitat and the ‘Chicago’s Living Habitat’ exhibit at the CAC.
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Michael Kamp, Public Relations Specialist, writes about his experience during Midewin’s 30th Anniversary Celebration.
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During the summer, many runners are crisscrossing their neighborhoods while training for the Bank of …
Support the Refuge Located in McHenry County, Illinois, and Walworth County, Wisconsin — accessible to …
Director of Conservation Planning Sara Egan writes on fragmented municipal planning in Will County.
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The Urban Nature newsletter highlights the upcoming Midewin 30th Anniversary Open House.
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Openlands hosted Opentalks in May 2026 at The Driehaus Museum in downtown Chicago. The event …
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge has 39 acres designated critical habitat for endangered rusty patched bumblebee.
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Companion exhibition Chicago’s Living Habitat with co-curator Openlands orients visitors to the natural landscapes of …
Here in northern Illinois, spring is finally in the air. The days are stretching longer, …
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 …
WHAT VOTING YES LOOKS LIKE ON THE GROUND. Across Illinois, voters have repeatedly affirmed a …
Volunteers gathered to conduct a controlled burn on the Tamarack West property, owned by Openlands. …