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      The Openlands Get Outside Map

      With the Openlands Get Outside Map, discover places and ways to enjoy nature in the Chicago region.

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      Paddle Northeastern Illinois

      An interactive guide to the Northeastern Illinois water trails system, which encompasses 10 waterways, ranging from creeks that flow through densely wooded forest preserves to the skyscrapers of downtown Chicago.

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      Explore Regional Trails

      Utilizing trails is the easiest way to enjoy our region’s natural landscape. Find peace and solitude or share an experience with family and friends while you run, bike, or hike in natural serenity!

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      Take Action Now

      One of the simplest ways you can take action against Climate Change is by advocating for the protection of nature and wildlife. Learn more about current campaigns to support.

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      Education Programs

      Learn more about our Education programs including, Birds in My Neighborhood, Space to Grow, and school garden support opportunities.

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      Join our ever-growing community of tree ambassadors that care for the Urban Forest in Chicagoland.

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      Bring your property into harmony with the Earth through conservation-friendly practices.

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      Protecting Public & Private Lands

      Learn more about how we help public and private landowners create a web of healthy land and water across the Chicago metropolitan region.

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      Stewarding environmental responsibility and change in the region for 60 years.

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      Our Experts

      As innovative protectors and stewards of the land, we work to create access to nature for all.

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      Learn About Our Projects

      Our projects strive to give back to our region’s open spaces and create new ones so that we can continue to enjoy their solace and health benefits for generations to come.

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      Shop the Openlands Native Plants Sale!

      Give nature and the land you love something big by planting something small. Openlands Native Tree and Plant Sale offer a gorgeous selection of native plants that, in addition to soaking up stormwater, cleaning the air, and beautifying our properties, provide the much-needed habitat that pollinators and other wildlife depend on.
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      Explore the Region’s Trails, Waterways, and Outdoor Spaces.

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      The Openlands Get Outside Map

      With the Openlands Get Outside Map, discover places and ways to enjoy nature in the Chicago region.

      Two people in life jackets paddle a canoe on a calm river amid lush greenery.

      Paddle Northeastern Illinois

      An interactive guide to the Northeastern Illinois water trails system, which encompasses 10 waterways, ranging from creeks that flow through densely wooded forest preserves to the skyscrapers of downtown Chicago.

      Bicycle on leaf-covered path in sunlit autumn forest with trees and golden foliage.

      Explore Regional Trails

      Utilizing trails is the easiest way to enjoy our region’s natural landscape. Find peace and solitude or share an experience with family and friends while you run, bike, or hike in natural serenity!

      Paddling Newsletter Signup
  • Get Involved
    • Get Involved Mega Menu

      There are many ways to help protect the nature you love with Openlands.

      People canoe on a river, surrounded by trees, with a city skyline and bridge in the background.

      Take Action Now

      One of the simplest ways you can take action against Climate Change is by advocating for the protection of nature and wildlife. Learn more about current campaigns to support.

      Teacher in green outfit holding plant leaf, students listening, educational posters on walls.

      Education Programs

      Learn more about our Education programs including, Birds in My Neighborhood, Space to Grow, and school garden support opportunities.

      TreeKeepers at Independence Park

      Training & Certification

      Join our ever-growing community of tree ambassadors that care for the Urban Forest in Chicagoland.

      Bring your property into harmony with nature
      View volunteer opportunities
      Become a charity runner for Team Openlands
      Sign up as an arborist employer
      Newsletter Signup
      Upcoming Events
  • Get Help
    • Get Help Mega Menu

      Get the help, information, and resources you need to maintain and protect your land.

      Close-up of a red and yellow columbine flower with drooping petals, green foliage background.

      Property Owner Landscape Practices

      Bring your property into harmony with the Earth through conservation-friendly practices.

      Person in yellow jacket in an open field with trees and cloudy sky in the background.

      Protecting Public & Private Lands

      Learn more about how we help public and private landowners create a web of healthy land and water across the Chicago metropolitan region.

      Freshly harvested radishes with green leaves on wooden surface

      Food and Farmland

      Learn more about conservation-friendly practices for farmland in our region.

      ComEd Green Region Grant
      TreePlanters Grants
      Urban Forestry
      Contact Us
  • Get Expertise
    • Get Expertise Mega Menu

      Stewarding environmental responsibility and change in the region for 60 years.

      Openlands Staff Tony Rodriguz

      Our Experts

      As innovative protectors and stewards of the land, we work to create access to nature for all.

      Sandhill Crane standing in a grassy field with trees in the background.

      Learn About Our Projects

      Our projects strive to give back to our region’s open spaces and create new ones so that we can continue to enjoy their solace and health benefits for generations to come.

      Person in safari hat using binoculars in a green forest environment.

      Get the Help You Need

      Questions for us? Contact our expert team.

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      Find a place to hike, paddle, and explore
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      Learn about ways to support Openlands
      Register to volunteer
      Register to be a certified TreeKeeper
      Register to be an Arborist Apprentice
      Get technical assistance with my property
      Contact a conservation expert at Openlands
      Apply for a TreePlanters Grant
      Apply for the ComEd Green Region Grant
      Newsletter Signup

      Shop the Openlands Native Plants Sale!

      Give nature and the land you love something big by planting something small. Openlands Native Tree and Plant Sale offer a gorgeous selection of native plants that, in addition to soaking up stormwater, cleaning the air, and beautifying our properties, provide the much-needed habitat that pollinators and other wildlife depend on.
      Learn More
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