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- Lisa Bertagnoli, “Will 2018 be the year of the nonprofit merger?,” Crain’s Chicago Business, December 21, 2017.
- Frank Abderholden, “Conserve Lake County merging with Chicago-based group,” Lake County News-Sun, December 9, 2017.
- “Lake County Conservation Gets a Boost from Merger,” Backpacker Magazine, December 5, 2017.
- Mick Zawislak, “Merger will strengthen conservation efforts in Lake County,” Daily Herald, December 2, 2017.
- “Finding Ourselves in Nature,” Hyde Park Herald, November 29, 2017.
- “Can We Swim in the Chicago River Yet?” WTTW, November 2017.
- “How To Explore The Chicago River: On Foot, By Boat, By Bike,” WTTW, November 2017.
- “Six Ways You Can Help the Chicago River,” WTTW, November 2017.
- “Celebrating the future and appreciating the past: Five years of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge,” U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Newsroom, November 6, 2017.
- Robert McCoppin, “Neighbors fight to save oak tree stand from Des Plaines housing development,” Chicago Tribune, November 3, 2017.
- Tim Moran, “Help Plant Trees in Beverly This Weekend,” Patch.com, November 1, 2017.
- Madeline Bodin, “Tools that Transcend Time,” Saving Land Magazine, Fall 2017.
- “McHenry County agencies awarded for Kishwaukee River project,” Northwest Herald, October 27, 2017.
- “New technology for Hawthorn Woods police,” Daily Herald, October 20, 2017.
- “Trees Initiative honors local groups for efforts,” The Beverly Review, October 17, 2017.
- Mary Schmich, “Candy, a poem, a politician: 9 Things I Like,” Chicago Tribune, October 13, 2017.
- Brandis Friedman, “In Woodlawn, a Ground-Up Approach to a Healthier, Safer Community,” WTTW Chicago, October 11, 2017.
- Patty Wetli, “Move Over 606, City Officials Break Ground on 312 RiverRun Trail,” DNA Info Chicago, October 4, 2017.
- Mike Nowak, “Seeds, Giant Pumpkins and Solar Panels,” The Mike Nowak Show, September 30, 2017.
- Ariel Cheung, “Learn About Monarch Butterflies As You Canoe Through Garfield Park’s Lagoon,” DNA Info Chicago, September 22, 2017.
- Mina Bloom, “Garfield Park Lagoon Paddling Trip Offers ‘Another View’ Of West Side Park,” DNA Info Chicago, September 14, 2017.
- Greg Harutunian, “New Canoe Launch Dedicated,” Marengo-Union Times, September 6, 2017.
- “RAIL: Federal board rejects Chicago-area tri-state rail plan,” Roads and Bridges Magazine, September 6, 2017.
- Corilyn Shropshire, “Proposed rail line claiming to ease congestion rejected by federal regulators,” Chicago Tribune, September 2, 2018.
- Eddie Azzura, “McCook Reservoir to ‘Significantly Reduce’ Flooding, Says MWRD,” WTTW Chicago Tonight, August 28, 2017.
- Mary Wisniewski, “South suburban trail held up almost 4 years by railroad dispute,” Chicago Tribune, August 27, 2017
- Josh McGhee, “Edgewater Residents Win Grant To Bring Oaks To Lakewood Balmoral,” DNA Info Chicago, August 23, 2017.
- Joe Ward, “Dozens Of New Trees Coming To McKinley Park Neighborhood Thanks To Grant,” DNA Info Chicago, August 23, 2017.
- Burt Helm, “Q&A: After the U.S. Treasury, the Paulsons look to save the planet,” Reuters, August 14, 2017.
- “ComEd and Openlands award grants to support environmental projects in Northern Illinois,” Kendall County Now, August 2, 2017.
- Todd Shields, “Conservation grant to restore green space at The Conservancy in South Barrington,” Barrington Courier-Review, August 1, 2017.
- “ComEd and Openlands award grant to support Glencoe,” The Glencoe Anchor, August 1, 2017.
- “ComEd green program awards grants for open space projects,” My Suburban Life, August 1, 2017.
- “New Chicago Waterways Paddle Guide Online,” Natural Awakenings Chicago, August 2017.
- “Explore the Des Plaines River While Cleaning It Up,” Natural Awakenings Chicago, August 2017.
- Jonah Meadows, “Robert McClory Bike Trail To Get Tastier With New Grant For Edible Landscaping,” Highland Park Patch, July 31, 2017.
- Jonah Meadows, “Niles Awarded Grant To Create Pollinator Garden And Wildlife Refuge,” Niles Patch, July 31, 2017.
- Ema Sasic, “ComEd, Openlands awards Buffalo Grove with environmental grant,” Daily Herald, July 28, 2017.
- Genevieve Bookwalter, “Niles awarded conservation grant for work at Farm on Franks,” Evanston Review, July 28, 2017.
- Drew Zimmerman, “DeKalb Nature Trail project receives $10,000 grant,” Daily Chronicle, July 28, 2017.
- “South Barrington receiving environmental grant,” Daily Herald, July 27, 2017.
- Mick Zawislak, “Grant helps Fremont Township create conservation campus,” Daily Herald, July 27, 2017.
- Jonah Meadows, “Park District Proposes Converting Highland Park Golf Course To Nature Park,” Highland Park Patch, July 27, 2017.
- Tom Robb, “ComEd, Openlands To Bring Farm On Franks Monarch Butterflies,” Journal & Topics, July 27, 2017
- “HP Park District Wants to Close Golf Course,” Daily North Shore, July 26, 2017.
- “Conservation grant awarded to Green Oaks,” Daily Herald, July 26, 2017.
- “Openlands’ new website lists paddling trails in Northeast Illinois,” Daily Herald, July 26, 2017.
- “ComEd and Openlands Award Grants to Support 25 Environmental Projects in Northern Illinois,” Stockhouse, July 25, 2017.
- “ComEd and Openlands Award Grants to Support 25 Environmental Projects in Northern Illinois,” Business Wire, July 24, 2017.
- Mike Danahey, “Fox River levels, flooding information available to public,” Elgin Courier-News, July 21, 2017.
- Mike Danahey, “Conservation group offers guide to Fox River water trails,” Elgin Courier-News, July 21, 2017.
- “Online paddling guide covers ins and outs of Fox River and other local waterways,” Kendall County Now, July 20, 2017.
- “Openlands offers online paddling guide for northeast Illinois,” Zion-Benton News, July 19, 2017.
- Deb Humiston, “DuPage forest district works to improve butterfly habitat,” Daily Herald, July 17, 2017.
- Mary Schmich, “9 things to love right now, from paddling to poetry,” Chicago Tribune, July 14, 2017.
- Alex Nitkin, “Want To Canoe In The Chicago River? This New Guide Shows Where And How,” DNA Info, July 12, 2017.
- Mike Mallory, “Openlands releases northern Illinois water trail guide,” The Herald-News, July 12, 2017.
- “New Online Paddling Guide to Illinois Launches This Week,” Backpacker, July 11, 2017.
- “Openlands launches paddling guide for northeastern Illinois,” Daily Herald, July 11, 2017.
- Mike Novak, “Of Seeds, Monarchs, and Kayaks,” Mike Novak Show, July 9, 2017.
- Brittany Keeperman, “Woodstock to install pollinator garden in Dick Tracy Way Park,” Northwest Herald, July 9, 2017.
- Dale Bowman, “Paddle on: Updated comprehensive guide out on NE Illinois water trails,” Chicago Sun-Times, July 7, 2017.
- Jesse Dukes and Logan Jaffe, “Chicago’s Best Stargazing Spots,” WBEZ Chicago, July 2, 2017.
- Leah Hope, “Mayor Emanuel signs order committing Chicago to Paris Agreement, welcomes global leaders to Chicago,” ABC-WLS TV, June 7, 2017.
- “Cook County Forest Preserve Land Gets Next Level of Wildlife Protection,” Backpacker Magazine, June 7, 2017.
- Matt Bubala, “Want more trees on your block? Apply by June 15 for an Openlands grant,” WGN Radio, June 7, 2017.
- “Want more trees on your block? Apply by June 15 for an Openlands grant,” Chicago Informer, June 7, 2017.
- Alex Nitkin, “Want More Trees On Your Block? Apply By June 15 For An Openlands Grant,” DNA Info, June 6, 2017.
- Susan Stephans, “Illinois Finds A Different Way To Tackle Invasives In Nature Preserves,” Northern Public Radio, June 5, 2017.
- Dale Bowman, “Oriole, B.A.S.S., lakefront enforcement: Notes on Chicago outdoors,” Chicago Sun Times, June 5, 2017.
- Reynolds Hutchins, “Feds delay decision on new rail line bypassing Chicago,” JOC.com, June 3, 2017.
- Andrew Steele, “Feds want list of GLBT railroad investors made public,” The Times of Northwest Indiana, June 2, 2017.
- “Business Briefs: Preservationalists Alves, Burcenski honored for economic revitalization,” The Herald-News, May 27, 2017.
- Susan Demar Lafferty, “Illinois designates 900 acres as Bobolink Meadow Land and Water Reserve, indicating high quality wild life,” Chicago Tribune, May 25, 2017.
- Mary Helt Gavin, “Council Approves Resolution Opposing Wilmette Developer’s Plans to Despoil Isabella Woods,” Evanston Round Table, May 17, 2017.
- Kathy Routliffe, “Shout Out: Charlotte Adelman, author, native plant lobbyist,” Wilmette Life, May 17, 2017.
- Jeff Dankert, “A canal state of mind,” News Tribune, May 16, 2017.
- Justin Breen, “McKinley Park Is A Birding ‘Hotspot’ for CPS Elementary Students,” DNA Info, May 16, 2017.
- Linze Rice, “Gale Elementary Garden Club In Bloom After Winning Nearly $200,000,” DNA Info, May 10, 2017.
- “The Future of Natural Areas,” The Mike Nowak Show Podcasts, May 10, 2017.
- “‘Scottie Ash Tree Seed’: Trees don’t have to die,” Oak Park News, May 9, 2017.
- Garfield Farm Museum, “Celebrate 40th anniversary of Garfield Heritage Society Friday,” Daily Herald, May 8, 2017.
- Linze Rice and Patty Wetli, “Want To Plant Your Own Tree On The Parkway? Get Ready To Battle Red Tape,” DNA Info, May 4, 2017.
- Lauren LaBorde, “Historic House Planned to Anchor Eight-Acre Park on Chicago’s South Side,” Neighborhoods, April 28, 2017.
- Justin Breen, “One of Chicago’s Oldest Buildings Could Anchor Huge New Park on South Side,” DNA Info, April 3, 2017.
- “Overflow Action Month Offers Daily Tips To Conserve Water, Protect Chicago River,” Water Online, April 3, 2017.
- Alex Nitkin, “Edgebrook Getting More Than 30 New Trees Thanks To Openlands Grant,” DNA Info, March 29, 2017.
- Steve Sadin, “Landfill Returns to Natural Ravine,” Daily North Shore, March 28, 2017.
- Howard Ludwig, “More Trees Coming to Beverly Thanks to Openlands Grant,” DNA Info, March 28, 2017.
- Pam Monson, “Mayoral candidates face off at forum,” Free Press Newspapers, March 21, 2017.
- Mike Mallory, “Wilmington to acquire land on South Island,” The Herald News, February 15, 2017.
- Katie McKy, “From Concrete Canyons to Wild Backwaters,” Canoe & Kayak Magazine, February 13, 2017.
- “Learn about healthy soil at Citizens for Conservation program,” Daily Herald, February 9, 2017.
- Hannah Meisel, “Enviro Groups Seek Atty Fees in Ill. Tollway Suit,” Law360, January 20, 2017.
- Justin Breen, “Nature Lovers Needed To Introduce Kids To The Birds In Their Neighborhoods,” DNA Info, January 19, 2017.
- Justin Breen, “See How Chicago Has Grown Since 1830- And What It Could Look Like In 2030,” DNA Info, January 12, 2017.
- Dave Fogel, “Here’s How You Can Get Your Community Some Free Trees!” CBS Radio, January 12, 2017.
- Alex Nitkin, “Want More Trees On Your Block? Apply By Monday For An Openlands Grant,” DNA Info, January 11, 2017.
- WGN Staff Reporter, “Chicago residents can be tree planters with help from new grant,” WGN Radio, January 11, 2017.
- Ellen Kollie, “Schoolyards that Both Students and Communities Enjoy,” School Planning & Management Magazine, January 1, 2017.
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