As a young organization in 1970, local nonprofit Openlands was involved in coordinating the very first Earth Day in Chicago. Our friend Jerry Adelmann, Openlands President & CEO, shared a look to both past and future for Earth Day 50.
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Today, on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we reflect on the critical role our parks have served in our city from its earliest days, and we share some ideas for staying connected during this time at home.
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Willa shares about this unique Earth Week from home, and how you can stay connected to the parks with our “Give One, Get One” membership special.
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Stay active and help our local breweries stay in business! Our partners at ILBRS have created a special online competition to keep you going during the stay at home order.
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Our friend Jasmin Shah is using her photography to connect during the stay at home order. Searching for subjects upon her return to Chicago, Jasmin found herself drawn to the best place to find them these days - their homes.
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The latest update on Chicago Park District COVID-19 closures with an important new message from Chicago’s Mayor. All of our parks will be safely waiting for you when brighter days return.
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Our friend Tim Tierney of Stock Mfg. Co. tells us the story behind “Chicago Hospitality United,” a fund supporting workers of 100 local bars and restaurants during COVID-19.
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We asked our friend Owen Keehnen - grassroots historian, writer, author, bookseller, and AIDS Garden Chicago supporter - to share some of his all-time favorite titles to keep us company during this time indoors!
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The Chicago Parks Foundation looks forward to kick-starting the spring season each year with the presentation of our Connecting Communities Awards. Meet our winners!
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