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With development already beginning, many trees will be removed in the coming weeks. Openlands staff and …
The Act is a sweeping plan to provide Federal support for public lands and conservation across …
Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory brings the outdoors indoors and is a great place to bring your …
Ryerson Woods' well maintained trail system and ecological treasures make a great day trip for outdoor …
In 1992, Openlands purchased just over 20 miles of abandoned railroad lines for the development of …
Two forest preserves in southern Cook County, Bartel Grassland and Tinley Creek Wetlands, have proven themselves …
When Elena Spiegelhoff inherited the family farm in McHenry County, she wanted to protect the farmland …
Native plant species are born in our landscapes and are key to our ecosystems. They evolved …
Here, where the Great Lakes meet the Great Plaines, it is our collective responsibility to care …
Invenergy is a leader in environmentally responsible development of clean and renewable energy, and Openlands is …
Openlands has helped acquire, restore, and maintain more than 40 sites in the Illinois Nature Preserve …
Flooding this past July in McHenry, Kane, and Lake counties—only the most recent flooding event here—are …
Since the fall of 2011, visitors to the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve have explored nearly 80 acres …
A National Monument designation permanently protects America’s finest landscapes and cultural areas for all to enjoy, …
Indiana Dunes National Park spans over 15,000 total acres, which include 15 miles of pristine Lake …
Chicago is the third largest metropolitan region in the country, but we lack equal access to …
National Heritage Areas tell stories about America’s past, while offering a place to enjoy nature through …
As a response to the growing awareness around pollinators, Openlands and ComEd have designated a special …
Deer Grove offers a myriad of different activities to connect you with to nature. At 1,800 …
Hadley Valley is a remarkable resource for outdoor recreation as well as for birding and wildlife …
On May 7, over 2,300 visitors welcomed the American bison back to the prairie an hour …
Spend an afternoon exploring the countryside of McHenry County, about 70 miles northwest of Chicago, and …
We at Openlands love that so many of you are getting outside to #DiscoverYourPlace. The social …
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty between the United States and …