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American Indian Center acquires McHenry County property to reconnect Chicago’s Native community with the land
The 6 acres acquired from Openlands establish a space for cultural practices for the diverse members and tribes of Chicago’s Native community FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media ContactsJay Young, American Indian Center of Chicagojay.young@chicagoaic.org Michael Kamp, Openlands…
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Block Club Chicago – Here are the 5 most endangered parts of Chicago’s lakefront
Laura Barghusen, Senior Conservation Research Specialist, discusses nature-based solutions for the lakefront. The post Block Club Chicago – Here are the 5 most endangered parts of Chicago’s lakefront appeared first on Openlands .
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Openlands hosts 2026 Annual Luncheon calling for environmental action “From the Ground Up”
Featuring Dr. Tessa Francis as the keynote speaker, a poetry reading by Kimberly Blaeser, and honoring Jean M. Franczyk as the Gerald W. Adelmann Conservation Leadership Award recipient FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media ContactsClaudia Latapí, Assistant Director of…
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WTTW – Let nature be your guide during Open House Chicago. Check out these green spaces offering unique access
Openlands and Site Design are leading tours at Palmisano Park for Open House Chicago. The post WTTW – Let nature be your guide during Open House Chicago. Check out these green spaces offering unique access appeared first on Openlands .
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Chicago Tribune – Advocates: Nature is an essential part of the strategy for growth in Chicago
Michael Davidson and Openlands Board Members Joe Ferguson and Raed Mansour write on conservation planning. The post Chicago Tribune – Advocates: Nature is an essential part of the strategy for growth in Chicago appeared first on Openlands .
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Plant an oak tree
Oaks support much of Northern Illinois’ renowned variety of wildlife and native plants Trees provide numerous benefits. They purify our air, provide shade, increase property values, and research shows they reduce anxiety. They also absorb large amounts of rainwater and carbon.…
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Openlands launches nation’s first U.S. Department of Labor-approved Ecological Restoration Registered Apprenticeship (ERRA) program
The two-year program creates a new pathway into ecological restoration careers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts Michael Kamp mkamp@openlands.org (608) 698 7758 CHICAGO, IL – (October 7, 2026) This fall, five apprentices began training as part of the nation’s first U.S.…
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Natural Awakenings Chicago – Protecting Chicagoland’s natural lands for the future
Land Preservation Specialist Kim Elsenbroek describes how land trusts protect land with conservation easements. The post Natural Awakenings Chicago – Protecting Chicagoland’s natural lands for the future appeared first on Openlands .
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Newcity Design – Architecture for the birds
The articles discusses the companion exhibits ‘Chicago’s Living Habitat’ and ‘Flyway City.’ The post Newcity Design – Architecture for the birds appeared first on Openlands .
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WTTW – When their 98-year-old parkway tree bit the dust, these Chicagoans decided to make its life count
TreeKeeper Bruce Wexelberg ages ash tree stump to showcase its long life. The post WTTW – When their 98-year-old parkway tree bit the dust, these Chicagoans decided to make its life count appeared first on Openlands .
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Reconnecting communities to the Little Calumet River
Trails and access to natural spaces are not shared equally across our country. Even with nearby natural spaces, community members can feel that the spaces are not for them. Take, for example, the Calumet Region on the South Side of Chicago. This feeling did not happen overnight:…
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WBBM – Local conservation nonprofit now accepting volunteers for TreeKeeper program
Johan Martinez, Forestry Program Coordinator, highlights the upcoming TreeKeeper course in October. The post WBBM – Local conservation nonprofit now accepting volunteers for TreeKeeper program appeared first on Openlands .
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How to identify and remove buckthorn
Buckthorn is an invasive shrubby tree that destroys native habitat. Though it is illegal to sell buckthorn in Illinois, it continues to spread across the region and crowd out our native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. Buckthorn also contains a chemical that harms birds, frogs,…
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gb&d magazine – Redefining Chicago Schoolyards with Space to Grow
Public Relations Specialist Michael Kamp writes about the innovative Space to Grow program. The post gb&d magazine – Redefining Chicago Schoolyards with Space to Grow appeared first on Openlands .
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The Nature Record’s Dr. Tessa Francis delivering keynote at Openlands Annual Luncheon
The 2026 Openlands Annual Luncheon will bring together science, storytelling, and poetry to explore our relationship with the natural world. On October 21st, Dr. Tessa Francis will deliver the keynote address, drawing from a career spanning the University of Washington, multiple…
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This Week in Birding – Two exhibitions show how a metropolis and nature are compatible
Bob Dolgan, local Substack author, writes about the exhibitions at the Chicago Architecture Center. The post This Week in Birding – Two exhibitions show how a metropolis and nature are compatible appeared first on Openlands .
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WBEZ In the Loop – As southern migration season begins, Jeanne Gang promotes bird-safe design in Chicago
Michael Davidson, Jeanne Gang, and Eleanor Gorski discuss joint exhibits at the Chicago Architecture Center. The post WBEZ In the Loop – As southern migration season begins, Jeanne Gang promotes bird-safe design in Chicago appeared first on Openlands .
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21 Northern Illinois organizations receive grants totaling $150,000 through ComEd Green Region Grant Program
Openlands partnership funds projects that restore natural landscapes, improve green spaces and protect pollinator habitats FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts ComEd Media Relations: 312-394-3500 Michael Kamp | OpenlandsE: mkamp@openlands.org | P: 608-698-7758 CHICAGO, IL –…
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WBUR – The prairie is America’s disappearing resource
WBUR producer visited Midewin and spoke with authors about their recent book on America’s prairie. The post WBUR – The prairie is America’s disappearing resource appeared first on Openlands .
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Refinement – Why habitat matters — a success story
John Wasik writes about redifining habitat and the ‘Chicago’s Living Habitat’ exhibit at the CAC. The post Refinement – Why habitat matters — a success story appeared first on Openlands .