Willowbrook Wildlife Center

About Willowbrook Wildlife Center

Willowbrook Wildlife Center serves as a rehabilitation center for native and migratory wildlife, treating more than 9,600 animals a year. It is the only publicly funded wildlife rehabilitation facility in DuPage County and one of the few in northeastern Illinois to treat native and migratory birds. In addition to the Willowbrook Wildlife Center, the preserve includes nature trails, a butterfly garden and outdoor native wildlife exhibit, including a sandhill crane exhibit. The preserve serves as a resource for understanding the natural world and provides learning experiences at Willowbrook Wildlife Center, a wildlife rehabilitation facility. The center teaches visitors how to live in harmony with diverse, healthy wildlife populations.

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August 21, 2026

Connecting people to nature where they live.

As innovative protectors and stewards of the land since 1963, Openlands exists to create access to nature for all. Through local alliances, forward vision, and persistent action, Openlands connects and leads conservation work, serving as a guiding voice for communities, organizations, and more effective policy in northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region.

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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.