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Home | Openlands
As innovative protectors and stewards of the land since 1963, Openlands exists to create access to nature for all. Through local alliances, forward vision, and persistent action, Openlands connects an...
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Openlands Campaigns | Openlands
Share Since 2017, over 16,000 messages have been sent to local, regional, and national elected officials in support of nature and the right to experience nature near where you live. This collective ac...
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Our People | Openlands
Share We are committed innovators, conveners, and stewards of the land, guided by 60 years of impact and experience. Share Our Expert Staff All Staff Our Board of Directors All Board Careers at Openla...
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Reflecting on Openlands’ Legacy in the Environmental Movement | Openlands
The year was 1970 and Chicago, like cities across the country, had been marked by a decade of massive change and tension in the cultural consciousness. An air of protest moved through the country, as ...
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Openlands Lakeshore Preserve | Openlands
Openlands Lakeshore Preserve
The Openlands Lakeshore Preserve is a stunning place with unique landscapes on the Lake Michigan coast. Originally protected and restored by Openlands, the site was gifted...
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Openlands History | Openlands
Share Share 60 Years and Counting Since our founding in 1963 as a program of the Welfare Council of Metropolitan Chicago, Openlands has been at the forefront of the urban conservation movement. As one...