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A pesar de las fuertes lluvias de los últimos días, Chicago se encuentra en nivel …

About 100 residents, environmentalists, historians, artists and others dedicated the “Prairie Boat” installation Saturday at …

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 …

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. …
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Jean Franczyk

See you at the 2026 Openlands Annual Luncheon!

Join us on Oct. 21 for “From the Ground Up,” honoring Jean M. Franczyk and featuring Dr. Tessa Francis as keynote.