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Connecting the people of the Chicago region to nature where they live

The Openlands 2019 Annual Luncheon

The Openlands 2019 Annual Luncheon will take place on October 31.

Openlands Lakeshore Preserve

Visit the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve about 25 miles north of Chicago in Lake County, free to the public and open every day.

Explore the Openlands Get Outside Map

It’s raining a lot more — and that’s a problem

by OpenlandsJune 10, 2019June 10, 2019

The increased frequency of weather systems that cause continuous, torrential rain and storm events that drop huge amounts rain in a very short period of time are both symptomatic of climate change in the Chicago region.

Have You Discovered Rollins Savanna?

by OpenlandsMay 30, 2019May 30, 2019

At over 1,200 acres, Rollins Savanna is one of Lake County’s largest forest preserves, teeming with birds and wildlife that you can see as you explore the site’s trails.

U.N. Report Highlights ‘Unprecedented’ Risk to Endangered Wildlife

by OpenlandsMay 15, 2019June 4, 2019

A new report from the United Nations paints a sobering reality for global wildlife populations at risk of extinction.

Founded in 1963, Openlands protects the natural and open spaces of northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region to ensure cleaner air and water, protect natural habitats and wildlife, and help balance and enrich our lives.