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.