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LoginThe mission of Chicago Wilderness in alliance with member organizations that champion biodiversity and its contribution to the quality of life in the urban, suburban, and rural areas of the Chicago Metropolitan region is to:
- Raise awareness and knowledge about the biodiversity and value of nature in our region, our neighborhoods, our workplaces, our schools, and our homes through formal and informal education.
- Increase and diversify public participation and environmental stewardship.
- Build alliances among the diverse constituencies throughout the Chicago region to foster a sustainable relationship with nature.
- Facilitate applied natural and social science research, best practices development, and information sharing.
- Generate broad-based public and private support and attract resources to achieve our goals.
Partner Category: Civic and Non-Profit Organization
Centennial Activities
Thursday, November 5, 2009 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Our Green Metropolis: The Next 100 Years
Mayor Daley's Nature and Wildlife Committee
The greatest legacy of the 1909 Plan was the regional green infrastructure it created. At this reception and special program, partners from around the region will announce the next steps for key Green Legacy projects and how the region can become a green metropolis.
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Saturday, August 1, 2009
Chicago Wilderness Magazine: Special Burnham Edition
Chicago Wilderness
The Summer 2009 issue of Chicago Wilderness Magazine will feature the Burnham Plan and its important connection to biodiversity conservation, and its enduring legacy to preserve the local nature which is so critical to our quality of life. [MORE]
Website: http://www.chicagowilderness...
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8 S. Michigan Avenue
Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 580-2137
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