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Chicago, Illinois (August 31,2023)-Today the Lake County Forest Preserves reopened a 72-acre parcel of land …
The past and future of agriculture intersected Friday on the centennial Casey farm west of …
The Lake County Forest Preserves reported that its planning committee recently approved a resolution recommending …
The Lake County Forest Preserve District is set to become the new owner and caretaker …
This past April, Openlands’ staff from multiple departments embarked on a mission to make our …
Openlands’ Director of Policy Chris Kessler was quoted in an article from the Chicago Tribune …
Like many great cities of the world, Chicago owes its rise and prosperity to the …
Conservation easements play a critical role in landscape conservation and the preservation of wildlife habitat. …
The results are in! It’s a historic day as we celebrate the overwhelming passage of …
It started with a question, “Why can’t we have a National Wildlife Refuge here?” and …
The Green Corridor Coalition is proud to announce the winners of the ‘Fields of Vision’ …
This month marks the 25th anniversary of one of our region’s most exciting conservation achievements: …
Vacant lots in Chicago tend to have a negative association with neighborhood blight and devaluation. …
Openlands has joined a legal fight, alongside people who live and farm in this special …
As part of charting the course for the future of our families and the protection …
On June 22, 2020 the Trump Administration’s new definition of “Waters of the United States” …
May is American Wetlands Month. Looking to experience some of our region’s wetlands, but don’t …
Whether it’s hiking or biking, camping, kayaking, picnicing, or more, the Palos Forest Preserves have …
The Illinois Tollway has announced that they will forgo completion of the proposed Tri-County Access …
The increased frequency of weather systems that cause sporadic, torrential storms are symptomatic of climate …
At over 1,200 acres, Rollins Savanna is one of Lake County’s largest forest preserves, teeming …
This gorgeous setting is a great choice for a day spent outdoors exploring the site’s …
The 1,700-acre Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area in Grundy County is the largest remnant …
On February 15, 2019, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore was upgraded to a National Park, the …
