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🌏 Earth Day reminds us that cities are ecosystems, too.

Coming soon, explore this idea at Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem, an inspiring new exhibition designed and co-curated by Studio Gang in collaboration with the CAC. Learn how you can take action to create healthier urban habitats and save birds from colliding with building glass, a problem that currently kills more than 1 billion birds each year in the US. The companion exhibition, Chicago’s Living Habitat, co‑curated with Openlands, connects the design of our cities with the environments that make them possible.

📍Opens June 11 at the Chicago Architecture Center.

Details at the link in bio.

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‼️Action Alert: Illinois Wetlands Need Our Help‼️
Today, the @chicagotribune Editorial Board urged state leaders to step up protections after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA ruling left wetlands more vulnerable than ever.
Here’s what’s at stake:
• 563,000 acres of Illinois wetlands currently have no state, county, or federal protection.
• Wetlands are critical wildlife habitat and natural infrastructure that reduce flooding, filter pollution, and protect water quality.
• Illinois has already lost most of its wetlands. We cannot afford to lose what remains.
Take action today via the link in our bio.

Did you know you can explore parts of the Underground Railroad by canoe on the South Side of Chicago?

The African American Heritage Water Trail traces 180+ years of Black history along the Little Calumet River, once traveled by freedom seekers escaping slavery.

I joined a free guided paddle starting at Beaubien Woods in Altgeld Gardens neighborhood where everything was included—gear, instruction, and powerful storytelling.

This was more than just a peaceful summer activity. It brought together people of all backgrounds and ages to reflect, connect, and experience a side of Chicago most don’t know exists.

If you’re looking for a meaningful, hidden gem experience in the city, this is one worth seeking out.
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#Chicago #ThingsToDoinChicago #SouthSide #HiddenGem #FreeThingsToDoChicago #UndergroundRailroad #BlackHistoryChicago #Nature #ChicagoGuide #LocalGuide #TheHauteSeeker @openlands @fpdcc

Credico, @docusign, and @kohler joined the Openlands team for a morning of mulching at Douglass Park. Thank you so much to all three of our corporate partners for coming out to care for our local trees!

Is your company looking for ways to give back and get outside? Explore Openlands' corporate partnerships through the link in our bio.

Credico, @docusign, and @kohler joined the Openlands team for a morning of mulching at Douglass Park. Thank you so much to all three of our corporate partners for coming out to care for our local trees!

Is your company looking for ways to give back and get outside? Explore Openlands' corporate partnerships through the link in our bio.

Credico, @docusign, and @kohler joined the Openlands team for a morning of mulching at Douglass Park. Thank you so much to all three of our corporate partners for coming out to care for our local trees!

Is your company looking for ways to give back and get outside? Explore Openlands' corporate partnerships through the link in our bio.

Credico, @docusign, and @kohler joined the Openlands team for a morning of mulching at Douglass Park. Thank you so much to all three of our corporate partners for coming out to care for our local trees!

Is your company looking for ways to give back and get outside? Explore Openlands' corporate partnerships through the link in our bio.

Credico, @docusign, and @kohler joined the Openlands team for a morning of mulching at Douglass Park. Thank you so much to all three of our corporate partners for coming out to care for our local trees!

Is your company looking for ways to give back and get outside? Explore Openlands' corporate partnerships through the link in our bio.

Credico, @docusign, and @kohler joined the Openlands team for a morning of mulching at Douglass Park. Thank you so much to all three of our corporate partners for coming out to care for our local trees!

Is your company looking for ways to give back and get outside? Explore Openlands' corporate partnerships through the link in our bio.

Credico, @docusign, and @kohler joined the Openlands team for a morning of mulching at Douglass Park. Thank you so much to all three of our corporate partners for coming out to care for our local trees!

Is your company looking for ways to give back and get outside? Explore Openlands' corporate partnerships through the link in our bio.

Thanks to the @cityofoakforest and @ey_us for celebrating Arbor Day with us! Together, we planted over 50 trees in the area surrounding @south_suburban. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this special day with us!

When we plant trees in our communities, we are investing in clean air, native species, and healthier futures for our residents. If you or your workplace want to join us at a tree planting near you, take a look at the link in our bio for upcoming opportunities.

Thanks to the @cityofoakforest and @ey_us for celebrating Arbor Day with us! Together, we planted over 50 trees in the area surrounding @south_suburban. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this special day with us!

When we plant trees in our communities, we are investing in clean air, native species, and healthier futures for our residents. If you or your workplace want to join us at a tree planting near you, take a look at the link in our bio for upcoming opportunities.

Thanks to the @cityofoakforest and @ey_us for celebrating Arbor Day with us! Together, we planted over 50 trees in the area surrounding @south_suburban. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this special day with us!

When we plant trees in our communities, we are investing in clean air, native species, and healthier futures for our residents. If you or your workplace want to join us at a tree planting near you, take a look at the link in our bio for upcoming opportunities.

Thanks to the @cityofoakforest and @ey_us for celebrating Arbor Day with us! Together, we planted over 50 trees in the area surrounding @south_suburban. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this special day with us!

When we plant trees in our communities, we are investing in clean air, native species, and healthier futures for our residents. If you or your workplace want to join us at a tree planting near you, take a look at the link in our bio for upcoming opportunities.

Thanks to the @cityofoakforest and @ey_us for celebrating Arbor Day with us! Together, we planted over 50 trees in the area surrounding @south_suburban. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this special day with us!

When we plant trees in our communities, we are investing in clean air, native species, and healthier futures for our residents. If you or your workplace want to join us at a tree planting near you, take a look at the link in our bio for upcoming opportunities.

Thanks to the @cityofoakforest and @ey_us for celebrating Arbor Day with us! Together, we planted over 50 trees in the area surrounding @south_suburban. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this special day with us!

When we plant trees in our communities, we are investing in clean air, native species, and healthier futures for our residents. If you or your workplace want to join us at a tree planting near you, take a look at the link in our bio for upcoming opportunities.

Thanks to the @cityofoakforest and @ey_us for celebrating Arbor Day with us! Together, we planted over 50 trees in the area surrounding @south_suburban. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this special day with us!

When we plant trees in our communities, we are investing in clean air, native species, and healthier futures for our residents. If you or your workplace want to join us at a tree planting near you, take a look at the link in our bio for upcoming opportunities.

PRESS RELEASE: Momentum builds to complete the 500-mile Grand Illinois Trail.

The Grand Illinois Trail (GIT) has been three decades in the making. Now, 90% of the route is complete, linking iconic Illinois destinations: from the Chicago lakefront and Fox River Valley, through prairie farmlands, to the Mississippi River bluffs.

Over the past several months, more than 50 local organizations, leaders, and other supporters have come together with the renewed purpose of completing the 500-mile route of the GIT.

Thanks to the efforts of this Grand Illinois Trail Alliance, local partners are actively pursuing five trail projects to close half of these remaining gaps, including: The Burnham Greenway, a Lansing Trail, The Canal Connecter Trail, a Carbon Cliff trail, and a stretch of the Great River Trail.

You can read Openlands' full press release and learn more about how you can experience The Grand Illinois Trail through the link in our bio.

Action Alert! Every day, over 48 acres of productive and resilient Illinois farmland and natural areas are paved over for development. Once these lands are gone, we cannot get them back.

The Farmer Tax Benefit Act is gaining momentum at the Illinois Capitol, and we need your help to get it across the finish line. This proposal give farmers and landowners a meaningful financial incentive to permanently protect their land for generations to come.

It takes less than a minute to send an email to your State Representative and State Senator. Click the link in our bio to take action today.

"Los árboles nos ayudan bastante en manejar los aguas pluviales, captan el agua, causan que el agua caiga menos rápido y también ayudan con las inundaciones."

Tonatiú Rodríguez, Openlands Forestry Specialist spoke with @telemundochicago about the benefits of trees and the importance of expanding the tree canopy in the region. Tonatiú also highlighted tree care volunteering opportunities through TreePlanters Grant and Openlands' Spanish TreeKeepers Program starting in June 2,2026.

To learn more about how you can become a TreeKeeper or apply for a TreePlanters Grant, and to watch the full interview, visit the link in our bio.

"Los árboles nos ayudan bastante en manejar los aguas pluviales, captan el agua, causan que el agua caiga menos rápido y también ayudan con las inundaciones."

Tonatiú Rodríguez, Openlands Forestry Specialist spoke with @telemundochicago about the benefits of trees and the importance of expanding the tree canopy in the region. Tonatiú also highlighted tree care volunteering opportunities through TreePlanters Grant and Openlands' Spanish TreeKeepers Program starting in June 2,2026.

To learn more about how you can become a TreeKeeper or apply for a TreePlanters Grant, and to watch the full interview, visit the link in our bio.

"Los árboles nos ayudan bastante en manejar los aguas pluviales, captan el agua, causan que el agua caiga menos rápido y también ayudan con las inundaciones."

Tonatiú Rodríguez, Openlands Forestry Specialist spoke with @telemundochicago about the benefits of trees and the importance of expanding the tree canopy in the region. Tonatiú also highlighted tree care volunteering opportunities through TreePlanters Grant and Openlands' Spanish TreeKeepers Program starting in June 2,2026.

To learn more about how you can become a TreeKeeper or apply for a TreePlanters Grant, and to watch the full interview, visit the link in our bio.

"Los árboles nos ayudan bastante en manejar los aguas pluviales, captan el agua, causan que el agua caiga menos rápido y también ayudan con las inundaciones."

Tonatiú Rodríguez, Openlands Forestry Specialist spoke with @telemundochicago about the benefits of trees and the importance of expanding the tree canopy in the region. Tonatiú also highlighted tree care volunteering opportunities through TreePlanters Grant and Openlands' Spanish TreeKeepers Program starting in June 2,2026.

To learn more about how you can become a TreeKeeper or apply for a TreePlanters Grant, and to watch the full interview, visit the link in our bio.

"Los árboles nos ayudan bastante en manejar los aguas pluviales, captan el agua, causan que el agua caiga menos rápido y también ayudan con las inundaciones."

Tonatiú Rodríguez, Openlands Forestry Specialist spoke with @telemundochicago about the benefits of trees and the importance of expanding the tree canopy in the region. Tonatiú also highlighted tree care volunteering opportunities through TreePlanters Grant and Openlands' Spanish TreeKeepers Program starting in June 2,2026.

To learn more about how you can become a TreeKeeper or apply for a TreePlanters Grant, and to watch the full interview, visit the link in our bio.

"Los árboles nos ayudan bastante en manejar los aguas pluviales, captan el agua, causan que el agua caiga menos rápido y también ayudan con las inundaciones."

Tonatiú Rodríguez, Openlands Forestry Specialist spoke with @telemundochicago about the benefits of trees and the importance of expanding the tree canopy in the region. Tonatiú also highlighted tree care volunteering opportunities through TreePlanters Grant and Openlands' Spanish TreeKeepers Program starting in June 2,2026.

To learn more about how you can become a TreeKeeper or apply for a TreePlanters Grant, and to watch the full interview, visit the link in our bio.

"Los árboles nos ayudan bastante en manejar los aguas pluviales, captan el agua, causan que el agua caiga menos rápido y también ayudan con las inundaciones."

Tonatiú Rodríguez, Openlands Forestry Specialist spoke with @telemundochicago about the benefits of trees and the importance of expanding the tree canopy in the region. Tonatiú also highlighted tree care volunteering opportunities through TreePlanters Grant and Openlands' Spanish TreeKeepers Program starting in June 2,2026.

To learn more about how you can become a TreeKeeper or apply for a TreePlanters Grant, and to watch the full interview, visit the link in our bio.

Happy National Apprenticeship Week! Katie Fleming, Director of Conservation Workforce at Openlands, highlights the importance of creating entry-level opportunities into arboriculture while developing the skills and expertise needed to succeed in the tree care industry.

Through Openlands’ Arborist Registered Apprenticeship program, we partner with regional employers to offer PAID, on-the-job training, technical knowledge, and in-demand industry credentials.

Learn more about Openlands Arborist Registered Apprenticeship program through the link in our bio.

🌱Join Chicago’s green infrastructure partners for a presentation and discussion celebrating the launch of the 2026 Green Infrastructure Strategy.🎉

As a critical part of the city’s stormwater solution, this strategy outlines key priorities for advancing equitable, nature-based approaches across Chicago. Attendees will hear highlights from the strategy, learn about its focus on policy, equity, and community impact, and be invited to participate in the public comment period.📢

⭐Open to community members, advocates, and practitioners interested in the future of water and climate resilience in Chicago.

Hosts: Chicago Department of Environment, Friends of the Chicago River, Metropolitan Planning Council, Alliance for the Great Lakes, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, Openlands, Healthy Schools Campaign, Greater Chatham Initiative, Center for Neighborhood Technology

Virtual💻
🗓️Date and Time:
Tuesday May 5, from 10am to 11am

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🌱Acompañe a el grupo de infraestructura verde de Chicago para una presentación y discusión celebrando el lanzamiento de la Estrategia de Infraestructura Verde 2026. 🎉

Como parte fundamental de la solución de la ciudad para el agua pluvial, esta estrategia describe las prioridades clave para avanzar enfoques equitativos y que se basan en la naturaleza en Chicago. Los asistentes escucharán los aspectos más destacados de la estrategia, aprenderán sobre el enfoque en políticas, equidad e impacto comunitario, y serán invitados a participar en el período de comentarios públicos. 📢

⭐ Abierto a miembros de la comunidad, defensores y profesionales interesados en el futuro del agua y la resiliencia climática en Chicago.

*La junta virtual tendrá opcion para traducción en espanol*

Anfitriones: Departamento de Medio Ambiente de Chicago, Amigos del Río Chicago, Metropolitan Planning Council, Alliance for the Great Lakes, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, Openlands, Healthy Schools Campaign, Greater Chatham Initiative, Center for Neighborhood Technology

Ubicación: Virtual💻

🗓️Fecha y Hora:

Martes 5 de Mayo, de 10 a.m. a 11 a.m.

This Earth Month, we’re proud to spotlight @bnsfrailway as a Seed Sower sponsor of the 2026 Openlands Annual Luncheon.

BNSF is a long-term partner of Openlands, and is committed to long-term sustainability. Railroads are an environmentally-preferred mode of transportation, and BNSF is a leader in the rail industry for the protection of our air, land and water. Their work prioritizes reducing emissions, saving fuel and relieving highway congestion.

We’re grateful for their partnership and continued investment in minimizing environmental harm across our region.

Are you interested in sponsorship opportunities? Get involved through the link in our bio.

These aren’t just numbers: they’re peoples' stories, tangible impacts, and long-term investments in nature. Openlands 2025 Annual Report highlights the profound work we’ve done with our region's lands, trees, policies, and communities in the last year.

This work is not possible without the support of people like you. Earth Month comes to a close today, but Openlands will continue this vital work all year long—and beyond. Your donation ensures we can keep connecting people to nature now and for generations to come.

Read the full report and donate today through the links in our bio.

These aren’t just numbers: they’re peoples' stories, tangible impacts, and long-term investments in nature. Openlands 2025 Annual Report highlights the profound work we’ve done with our region's lands, trees, policies, and communities in the last year.

This work is not possible without the support of people like you. Earth Month comes to a close today, but Openlands will continue this vital work all year long—and beyond. Your donation ensures we can keep connecting people to nature now and for generations to come.

Read the full report and donate today through the links in our bio.

These aren’t just numbers: they’re peoples' stories, tangible impacts, and long-term investments in nature. Openlands 2025 Annual Report highlights the profound work we’ve done with our region's lands, trees, policies, and communities in the last year.

This work is not possible without the support of people like you. Earth Month comes to a close today, but Openlands will continue this vital work all year long—and beyond. Your donation ensures we can keep connecting people to nature now and for generations to come.

Read the full report and donate today through the links in our bio.

These aren’t just numbers: they’re peoples' stories, tangible impacts, and long-term investments in nature. Openlands 2025 Annual Report highlights the profound work we’ve done with our region's lands, trees, policies, and communities in the last year.

This work is not possible without the support of people like you. Earth Month comes to a close today, but Openlands will continue this vital work all year long—and beyond. Your donation ensures we can keep connecting people to nature now and for generations to come.

Read the full report and donate today through the links in our bio.

These aren’t just numbers: they’re peoples' stories, tangible impacts, and long-term investments in nature. Openlands 2025 Annual Report highlights the profound work we’ve done with our region's lands, trees, policies, and communities in the last year.

This work is not possible without the support of people like you. Earth Month comes to a close today, but Openlands will continue this vital work all year long—and beyond. Your donation ensures we can keep connecting people to nature now and for generations to come.

Read the full report and donate today through the links in our bio.

These aren’t just numbers: they’re peoples' stories, tangible impacts, and long-term investments in nature. Openlands 2025 Annual Report highlights the profound work we’ve done with our region's lands, trees, policies, and communities in the last year.

This work is not possible without the support of people like you. Earth Month comes to a close today, but Openlands will continue this vital work all year long—and beyond. Your donation ensures we can keep connecting people to nature now and for generations to come.

Read the full report and donate today through the links in our bio.

These aren’t just numbers: they’re peoples' stories, tangible impacts, and long-term investments in nature. Openlands 2025 Annual Report highlights the profound work we’ve done with our region's lands, trees, policies, and communities in the last year.

This work is not possible without the support of people like you. Earth Month comes to a close today, but Openlands will continue this vital work all year long—and beyond. Your donation ensures we can keep connecting people to nature now and for generations to come.

Read the full report and donate today through the links in our bio.

These aren’t just numbers: they’re peoples' stories, tangible impacts, and long-term investments in nature. Openlands 2025 Annual Report highlights the profound work we’ve done with our region's lands, trees, policies, and communities in the last year.

This work is not possible without the support of people like you. Earth Month comes to a close today, but Openlands will continue this vital work all year long—and beyond. Your donation ensures we can keep connecting people to nature now and for generations to come.

Read the full report and donate today through the links in our bio.

These aren’t just numbers: they’re peoples' stories, tangible impacts, and long-term investments in nature. Openlands 2025 Annual Report highlights the profound work we’ve done with our region's lands, trees, policies, and communities in the last year.

This work is not possible without the support of people like you. Earth Month comes to a close today, but Openlands will continue this vital work all year long—and beyond. Your donation ensures we can keep connecting people to nature now and for generations to come.

Read the full report and donate today through the links in our bio.