Trees, Gardens, and Landscaping

Gardening, planting and caring for trees, and native landscaping are among the things we do best at Openlands. So if you’ve got a green thumb, we can help you use it—if you don't, we can help you get one. Click on the links below to find out more.

• Building Urban Gardens (BUGs) lets you create your own organic oasis in the city.
• The Green Teacher Network (GTN) is a terrific resource for educators who want to turn their school garden or classroom windowsill into a living laboratory.
• TreeKeepers train to become stewards of the urban forest. 
• And our Native Habitats project shows you how to plant with species native to the Chicagoland region.