Volunteering
Volunteering with Openlands
For more than 35 years, Openlands has built a strong tradition of environmental volunteerism across the Chicago region. From tree planting through our TreePlanters Grant, to tree care including pruning, mulching, watering, and inventorying, to habitat restoration alongside community partners, our volunteer opportunities help care for the landscapes that sustain us all. While certified TreeKeepers have access to select volunteer opportunities, most events are open to everyone, making it easy to get involved and make a local impact.
Looking for something different? Explore additional ways to get involved through corporate volunteer opportunities, board and committee service, and other specialized opportunities across Openlands.
Events & Volunteering
Join us in pruning a few small lilac trees in front of …
Join Openlands and the Chicago Housing Authority as we return to Wentworth …
Join TreeKeeper Lynn and the Bridgeport Environmentalists in mulching trees at Palmisano …
Join the 1st Ward/Humboldt/Avondale/Logan Square TKs in pruning Humboldt Park. Bring your …
Join Openlands Staff, TreeKeepers, and TREEmendous Lawndale while we steward the trees …
Join the Park District of Oak Park Staff and TreeKeepers in pruning …
Join TreeKeepers in pruning street trees in Lincoln Square. Please bring your …
Help keep our trees healthy while they wait to be planted this …
Join us in planting trees in West Englewood surrounding the Abraxas Youth …
Join 40th Ward TreeKeepers in inventorying street trees to prep for a …
TreeKeepers comfortable with leading tree walks are invited to help lead a …
Join Openlands and the Advocate Lutheran General Hospital community as we plant …
Openlands has been invited to table at the Monarch Festival in North …
Join the Park District of Oak Park Staff and TreeKeepers in pruning …
Join TreeKeepers in pruning street trees in Lincoln Square. Please bring your …
Help keep our trees healthy while they wait to be planted this …
Join Openlands Staff and TreeKeepers while we steward the trees on California …
Join Openlands, Neighborscapes, and the Harvey Park District in planting native trees …
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.
