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"Through the support of Chicago Wilderness and our collaboration with environmental, community renewal, and faith based organizations, we have been able to establish programs – such as the Cool Learning Experience nature-based summer learning program for school-age children  that allow Waukegan residents to gain essential access to nature."
- Keith Cerk, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Waukegan 

 

 

Our Initiatives

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We are providing the
places and programs for
generations of families
to connect with nature
such as June LNCI Month!

 
   
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We are developing
strategies to mitigate
climate change through
land and water
conservation action.

 
   
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We are making significant improvements in the
ecological health
of the region’s lands
and waters.

 
   
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We are creating a region
where healthy ecosystems
contribute to a high quality
of life for all residents.

 
   
     

What is Chicago Wilderness?

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A regional alliance that connects people and nature. Our more than 260 nonprofit and Corporate Council member organizations work together to restore local nature and improve the quality of life for all living things by protecting the lands and waters on which we all depend.

Chicago Wilderness Magazine Archives

Published from 1997 to 2009, Chicago Wilderness magazine celebrates the rich natural heritage of this region through profiles, in-depth articles and ideas for fun weekend adventures.