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This past April, Openlands’ staff from multiple departments embarked on a mission to make our …
This week, the Great Lakes was named a global “Hope Spot,” joining the Galapagos Islands, …
Openlands has taken an active role in connecting communities of the Calumet Region with the …
It’s National Wetlands Month, and in celebration of these important ecosystems, we are highlighting a …
It started with a question, “Why can’t we have a National Wildlife Refuge here?” and …
While we cannot undo the effects of climate change already taking place on an individual …
In celebration of its tenth year, ComEd has expanded the applicant pool to include a …
Beaubien Woods’ proximity to the Little Calumet makes it the perfect place to bring nature …
This month marks the 25th anniversary of one of our region’s most exciting conservation achievements: …
After six long years of consideration, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced in …
This past week saw a flurry of record rainfalls. What can we do in the …
May is American Wetlands Month. Looking to experience some of our region’s wetlands, but don’t …
In Illinois, one of the biggest climate change initiatives has coalesced around state legislation called …
Whether it’s hiking or biking, camping, kayaking, picnicing, or more, the Palos Forest Preserves have …
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 …
Openlands will host two free workshops to introduce the basic concepts of native tree and …
On February 15, 2019, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore was upgraded to a National Park, the …
On the chilly morning of Saturday, October 13, Openlands teamed-up with partners on Chicago’s Southeast …
On November 3, celebrate National Bison Day at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie. …
Busse Woods Forest Preserve is a great place to spend a day outside and one …
Buckthorn is a major problem and it has spread to far too many gardens and …
Located in the south suburbs and managed by the Forest Preserves of Cook County, Orland …