As innovative protectors and stewards of the land since 1963, Openlands exists to create access to nature for all.
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8 Apr 2025
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27 Oct 2025
The City of Oak Forest planted over 40 trees on Kilbourn Avenue with @Openlands on Saturday. These trees will beautify the area, cut down on noise pollution, and help clean the air.
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The #MWRD joined the Space to Grow doubleheader on Friday, Nov. 7, for new schoolyard ribbon-cutting ceremonies at two #Chicago public schools with our partners at @healthyschools, @Openlands, @ChicagoPublicSchools, @ChicagoWater, & @ChicagoDOE
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Bradwell schoolyard is open for play. Capturing over 438,000 gallons, the surface gives kids a place to play and space for stormwater retention! instagram.com/reel/DRLDybNib… @SpaceToGrowChi @ChiPubSchools @ChicagoDOE @Openlands @ChicagoWater @mwrdvp @waller4water @AldGregMitchell
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8 Oct 2025
RT @District214: 🌳 Students, staff & volunteers teamed up with @Openlands to plant native trees at RMHS & FVEC! These trees will bring shad…
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7 Oct 2025
Thank you to the media outlets that featured this milestone for regional restoration and conservation: @dailyherald @wttw @WBEZ @WBBMNewsradio @PatchTweet
@Stantec @FPDCC
7 Oct 2025
We’re thrilled by the recent press coverage celebrating the completion of the O’Hare Modernization Wetlands Mitigation Project at Deer Grove East—one of the largest and most successful restoration projects in our region.
Read more in our newsroom: ow.ly/wmN250X8e7V
ALT A group of people walking down the prairie at Deer Grove East.
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7 Oct 2025
We’re thrilled by the recent press coverage celebrating the completion of the O’Hare Modernization Wetlands Mitigation Project at Deer Grove East—one of the largest and most successful restoration projects in our region.
Read more in our newsroom: ow.ly/wmN250X8e7V
ALT A group of people walking down the prairie at Deer Grove East.
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26 Sep 2025
We celebrated our Garden Party at Irma C. Ruiz Elementary with @uie_natres & @chigrowsfood as part of our HUBS program! Guests learned safe harvesting, weed ID & removal, enjoyed cooking demos, and built grow kits for home.
Thank you to our partners and attendees for joining.🌱
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17 Sep 2025
Openlands proudly celebrates Leslie Leon Agular and Carlos Ortega as our newest ISA Certified Arborists! Their expertise strengthens our urban forestry team and enhances our city's green canopy.
Congratulations to both for this remarkable achievement!
ALT Leslie Leon Aguilar, Openlands' employee with a burgundy shirt and safety glasses standing in front of a tree.
ALT Carlos Ortega, an Openlands employee standing under a tree branch with an orange shirt and helmet.
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16 Sep 2025
Join us for the Lake to Prairie Wild Ones Conference on Nov 8 at Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center.
Learn from keynote speaker Doug Tallamy & Openlands Landscape Ecologist Mary Fortmann on creating thriving habitats.
Register now: ow.ly/VQFC50WXePx
ALT Openlands Ecologist Mary Fortmann is standing in front of a tree holding 2 books. "Nature's Best Hope" and "The Nature of Oaks"
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10 Sep 2025
Attention teachers & community members! Join our Garden Party on Sept 16, 4:30-6:30 PM at Irma C. Ruiz Elementary, Pilsen! Bring a friend, and enjoy dinner, music, hands-on gardening activities & cooking demos.
🌿✨Free fun for all! Register now: ow.ly/FELY50WUT1T
ALT A flyer with a yellow background for the Garden Party of Openlands. In the flyer the there is an image of people around a table while they celebrate a previous garden party.
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10 Sep 2025
Join Chris Bourbois from Openlands & @shedd_aquarium as they explore mussel monitoring in the Nippersink Creek! These key species signal water quality & wildlife diversity.
Tune in for insights on our mussel monitoring process! 🌊🔍
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9 Sep 2025
(1/2) Registration is now open for the Fall 2025 TreeKeepers course! Join us to advocate for trees and learn vital urban forestry skills to build a resilient urban forest!
Register Here: ow.ly/Ct2G50WUf8C
Apply for a Scholarship: ow.ly/GJ2M50WUf8E
Course schedule⬇️
ALT An Openlands TreeKeepers course instructor stands in front of a tree, holding a branch and teaching tree identification to a group of students in blue Openlands shirts.
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9 Sep 2025
(2/2) For the first time, the course will be hosted at @NEIU from Oct. 4 to Nov. 1.
Course Dates and Times
Class 1: Oct. 4 (9 AM – 1 PM)
Class 2: Oct. 11 (9 AM – 1 PM)
Class 3: Oct. 18 (9 AM – 1 PM)
Class 4: Oct. 25 (9 AM – 1 PM)
Class 5: Nov. 1 (9 AM – 1 PM)
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9 Sep 2025
🌳 What's in my TreeKeeper bag? Join Molly Roche as she unveils essential tools for assessing urban tree health! 🌱 Want to lead a TreeKeepers event? Email: treekeepers@openlands.org
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7 Sep 2025
Openlands staff had a great time at #LTARally2025 in Cleveland! 🌿 This annual gathering brings together land conservation leaders from across the nation to protect cherished places.
Huge thanks to @LTAlliance, organizers & workshop leaders for an inspiring event!
ALT Openlands staff standing in front of the the Rally 2025 digital banner. CEO Michael Davidson is among 4 members of this staff.
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5 Sep 2025
🌳 Fall tree planting season is here! Our Forestry team is excited to partner with grant recipients to grow green communities.
Apply for the Openlands TreePlanters Grants today and make a difference! 🌱💚 ow.ly/oqBw50WRYtA
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3 Sep 2025
Openlands ecologists teamed up with @shedd_aquarium to monitor mussels in North Branch Nippersink Creek, a vital water quality indicator. Huge thanks to our dedicated volunteers! Discover more and plan your visit to Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge: openlands.org/places/nippers…
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2 Sep 2025
It’s Marathon Monday! 🌿 Meet Team Openlands runner Megan Manning, running her first @chimarathon to support the mission that shaped her childhood in Chicago’s green spaces. 🏃♀️ Support runners like Megan: ow.ly/vlNY50WPke9
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31 Aug 2025
🍂 Fall Nature Fest is back! Join us Sat, Sept 13 from 12–3pm at LaBagh Woods with 60 environmental orgs for this free event—featuring animals from @brookfield_zoo, family activities, food trucks & more! Learn more: ow.ly/HbOT50WN9tR @BridgetDegnen
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29 Aug 2025
Tree mulching is a fundamental practice for supporting the healthy growth of newly planted trees.
Learn best practices and techniques such as donut mulching and the 3x3x3 rule in this demonstration from tree care expert, Tom Ebeling. Tune in and share: ow.ly/xKla50WN8Z1
ALT A man wearing an orange vest and safety glasses is planting a young tree in the ground.
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