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

Where We Work

Working where the Great Lakes meet the Great Plains, Openlands focuses on northeastern Illinois, northwestern Indiana, and southeastern Wisconsin.

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.

The Natural Resources Management Act

by OpenlandsMarch 7, 2019March 20, 2019

The Act is a sweeping plan to provide Federal support for public lands and conservation across the country.

Indiana Dunes: America’s Newest National Park

by OpenlandsFebruary 25, 2019March 20, 2019

On February 15, 2019, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore was upgraded to a National Park, the country’s 61st. The greater Chicago region now has a National Park.

Conservation Lobby Day

by OpenlandsFebruary 21, 2019March 15, 2019

Join us on March 13 for Conservation Lobby Day in Springfield!

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.