Community Greening
At the heart of our work is the belief that to care for something you have to care about it, and to care about it you have to feel that your contribution, now and for the long-term, will always make a difference. We advance our goal of greener communities through the following projects:
We also provide opportunities to get involved, as well as valuable how-to guides to help you start and maintain your own green oasis. (Click the icons on the map below to view gardens supported by Openlands Community Greening.)
View Gardens Supported by Openlands in a larger map
Urban Forestry
Chicago's estimated four million trees provide benefits such as clean air, privacy, and shade and windbreaks that help reduce energy costs. Openlands works hard to keep these arboreal allies vibrant and abundant in our urban environment.
Neighborhood Open Space Planning
Boost your neighborhood's curb appeal with a community-wide plan for street trees, corner flower gardens, parks on vacant lots, and more.
Green School Programs
In urban areas like Chicago, children need safe and creative places to learn and play. In fact research shows that students are happier in classrooms with plants. Openlands' Green School Programs, including the Green Teacher Network (GTN) and Building School Gardens, support the creation and use of school gardens by teachers and students during and after school hours.
Native Habitats
Are you dreading the thought of mowing the lawn and applying fertilizer and weed killer? Put down the gas can and consider native plant possibilities. Openlands' Native Habitats project promotes the use of plant species native to the Chicagoland area to expand plant and animal biodiversity in northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region.
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