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About Us
The Chicago Wilderness Alliance believes that cooperative work benefits everyone in the region. As a volunteer-led non-profit, we rely on staff, board, and other experts from within our 330+ partner organizations to give their time and expertise to address conservation at a regional scale. This allows the Alliance to lead on shared conservation goals that benefit people and nature—and the missions of our partners.
Congress 2026:
Friday, Nov. 6 in Lake County
Congress is our biannual gathering where people from across our four-state region come together to learn and gain inspiration from their peers. This year we're celebrating 30 years of collaboration, conservation, and the perseverance of people like you. Registration opens August 3.
Cafe: Data Centers and the Future of the Chicago Wilderness Region, July 16
Virtually connect with your colleagues to share ideas, pose questions, and find out what's happening around the region. Registration is always open to the public and is always free.
Share Your Story: 30 Years of Conservation
We are celebrating 30 years of conservation, collaboration, and perseverance—and we invite you to help tell the story. Whether your connection began three decades ago or three months ago, your memories and insights are part of our shared legacy. Please share your story by July 17.
