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Healthy Landscapes Start Here

Whether you care for a residential, commercial, institutional properties or large natural area, Openlands can provide guidance around conservation, ecological restoration, and stewardship.

Land Help & Services

Lands in Harmony

Available exclusively in Lake County, IL, Lands in Harmony supports homeowners and landowners in bringing harmony to their properties through conservation-friendly practices.

Now it’s easier than ever for your property to look great while protecting both nature and your buildings. Add beauty, value, and privacy in a way that fits your budget, reduces flooding, and supports the rich profusion of indigenous species living here. Walk your land with one of our ecologists. We’ll listen to your needs, assess the site, and provide practical project suggestions. The fee is $50 for a one-hour appointment.

Not in Lake County, IL?

Find a local partner for a conservation consult:

Stewardship Network

Ecological Restoration

Healthy landscapes require long-term care. Openlands restores forests, prairies, wetlands, waterways, and other natural areas so they can thrive in one of the most developed regions in the country. Through partnership, Openlands protects high-quality habitat, restores ecological function, reconnects fragmented landscapes, and uses science-based management to strengthen biodiversity, improve climate resilience, and ensure nature continues to flourish for generations to come.

Land Stewardship

Long-term conservation depends on people as much as it does on the land itself. That’s why we partner to build long-term stewardship capacity by training volunteers, supporting land managers, and strengthening stewardship networks across the region.