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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 …
Learn more about how water levels in the Great Lakes are affecting the landscapes of …
Great for a short walk or as part of a full day in the community, …
Two forest preserves in southern Cook County, Bartel Grassland and Tinley Creek Wetlands, have proven …
Native plant species are born in our landscapes and are key to our ecosystems. They …
Invenergy is a leader in environmentally responsible development of clean and renewable energy, and Openlands …
Since the fall of 2011, visitors to the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve have explored nearly 80 …
The area around Wolf Lake is home to numerous open spaces, recreational opportunities, and cultural …
This winter, Openlands has organized a series of volunteer workdays at Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge. …

Illinois didn’t earn the nickname ‘the Prairie State’ for nothing, but it is no secret …

On November 5, Openlands Greenways Director Ders Anderson joined local community leaders, and guided a …

Just north of the City of Chicago sits a mile of lakefront beach and a …

Just 35 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, birds and butterflies that once called our region …

Deer Grove offers a myriad of different activities to connect you with to nature. At …
Hadley Valley is a remarkable resource for outdoor recreation as well as for birding and …

On May 7, over 2,300 visitors welcomed the American bison back to the prairie an …

Through restoration, Openlands connects the dots of nature. Our work brings sunlight to developing trees, …

A wildlife biologist peers down at the Chicago River from the Washington Street Bridge. River …

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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.