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When you give to Chicago Wilderness, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to preserve irreplaceable nature right here in our region; you will help to save endangered and threatened wildlife, and you will be a part of protecting this fragile environment we call home.

Under our Leave No Child Inside initiative, you will be ensuring that children today have the benefit of playing and learning in a natural environment and experiencing nature as you may have as a child. As a supporter of Chicago Wilderness, you will lend a hand in the restoration and management of thousands of acres of protected lands and have an impact on the unprotected lands nearby. As we learn more about the effects of climate change on our region, you will be at the forefront of protecting our local ecosystems.

You can do so much. When you give to Chicago Wilderness, you stand up and take your place with thousands of others who want to protect and restore the natural environment where we live. Make a donation today; there is much work to do.

You can make an immediate gift by clicking on Donate now and making a secure credit card donation. You may also mail a check to us at:
Chicago Wilderness
8 South Michigan
Suite 900
Chicago Illinois 60603

If you would like to make a gift of stocks or bonds or consider naming Chicago Wilderness in your will, please contact:
Melinda Pruett-Jones
Executive Director
Phone: 312.580.2136 or
Email: