We are a regional collaborative of hundreds of partner organizations and individuals implementing landscape-scale conservation in IL, IN, MI, and WI.
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10 May 2023
Find us on Facebook (facebook.com/ChicagoWilderne……); LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/chicago……); and Instagram (instagram.com/chiwilderness/)
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24 Apr 2023
Between April 28-May 1st, we’re joining forces with community scientists across Chicagoland and the world to document as much biodiversity as we can for the #CityNatureChallenge Want to join the effort? Learn more at chicagowilderness.org/cityna…
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22 Apr 2023
Training and engagement opportunity alert! Don't miss this excellent opportunity to learn about native history, tribal governments, and identity, citizenship, & culture. Sign up today and take the course on your time by following the link rebrand.ly/2de88oo
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20 Apr 2023
Grant Opportunity Alert! Nicor Gas announced a grant for environmental stewardship that is open to any 501(c)(3) organization in the Nicor service area. The grants are open to applications until May 31st. Learn more by following the link rebrand.ly/lx1uaaz
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18 Apr 2023
The Bird Conservation Network needs your help this breeding season! BCN is actively recruiting new monitors to help add crucial information about bird populations to their database. Follow the link to learn more bcnbirds.org/monitoring/
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13 Apr 2023
Get ready to get loud and celebrate Earth Day with the One Earth Film Festival, partnering with the City of Chicago, from April 19-23, 2023. Tickets are mostly free with a suggested $8 donation. #OEFF2023 @OneEarthFF Tickets: bit.ly/oneearthday
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12 Apr 2023
Do you know a hardworking conservationist or org working in the Great Lakes Basin that deserves recognition? Help honor that hard work with the biannual Wisconsin Sea Grant Great Lakes Champion Award. A call for nominations is now open at seagrant.wisc.edu/championaw….
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11 Apr 2023
Looking to buff up your grant writing skills? Sign up for the in-person environmental grant writing workshop hosted by Chicago Region Trees Initiative. April 12th or April 13th. No grant writing experience is necessary. Follow the link to register eventbrite.com/e/environment…
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7 Apr 2023
Great new resource from @Oxfam: Inclusive Language Guide to help people consider ways that writing can subvert or inadvertently reinforce intersecting forms of inequality.
views-voices.oxfam.org.uk/20…
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5 Apr 2023
Calling all community scientists & conservation organizations! Thinking of hosting an event during the City Nature Challenge 2023 (April 28-May 1)? Learn more at chicagowilderness.org/cityna… and submit your event here: forms.gle/5a2SvPL5fk6LhJq16 #citynaturechallenge
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4 Apr 2023
Hey emerging professionals (new to the field or switching careers), join us to talk and ask questions this THURSDAY at 7pm CST. Register at bit.ly/3zj2yjP.
3 Apr 2023
Openlands' Senior Forestry Program Manager Katie Fleming is a featured panelist who will be sharing her experience working in the field of forestry and with our Arborist Apprentices at @chiwilderness Emerging Professionals Cafe. Register: bit.ly/3zj2yjP.
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2 Apr 2023
Want to add some conservation knowledge to your weekend? All our CW Cafes and many meetings are recorded and on our YouTube channel. From Tree City plans to details on the Inflation Reduction Act, we're here to help you wind down your week!
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Chicago Wilderness Alliance retweeted
31 Mar 2023
Are you working on a plant, animal, or fungi species conservation initiative? Then you can apply for a Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund grant! Read the criteria and submit your application before the 30th June deadline. More details here: speciesconservation.org/
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31 Mar 2023
The Great Lakes Commission seeks proposals for 2023 Great Lakes Sediment and Nutrient Reduction Program grants to reduce nutrient loads from ag watersheds, eroding shorelines and streambanks in the Great Lakes basin. Deadline April 21.
glc.org/work/sediment/apply-…
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27 Mar 2023
We're already thinking about Earth Day, so keep your eyes on our partners' upcoming events. 🌳🌲🌍💚
Join @ForestPreserve's Earth Day event on Saturday, April 22 at 9 a.m. to plant hundreds of trees at Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve.
Details at: kaneforest.com/calendar/even…
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Chicago Wilderness Alliance retweeted
25 Mar 2023
A whole bunch of new field trips, workdays, and events just dropped. Every one is free and open to all, but spaces are filling up fast, so get on it!
chicagobirder.org/events
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23 Mar 2023
Exciting news: Indiana Dunes Indigenous Cultural Trail moves forward; fundraising campaign launched.
The Trail will eventually stretch from the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center to 15 acres of National Park land.
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Photo: John J. Watkins, file, The Times
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Chicago Wilderness Alliance retweeted
21 Mar 2023
#Northlawndale have you heard about the #MobilityOpportunitiesFund powered by @equiticity? Check out equiticity.org/mof to apply for a bike, e-bike or e-cargo bike stipend funded by our friends at @comed today #MOF #equiticity #bikestipends #comed #60608 #60612 #60623 #60624
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22 Mar 2023
We're looking for a fantastic and enthusiastic Community Engaged summer intern, paid of course!
Thanks to our amazing partners @ILINSeaGrant and @LifeAtPurdue we welcome all qualified undergrads to apply by March 31 at rebrand.ly/Alliance-Intern
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