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Chicago Wilderness Welcomes Eight New Members

In March, the Chicago Wilderness coalition admitted eight new organizations. It now stands at 193 members.

The Northminster Presbyterian Church in Evanston practices responsible stewardship of the earth. Church members are restoring an area along the Chicago River.

Dedicated to education and environmental research, Benedictine University in Lisle is developing a Masters of Science in Science Teaching.

Improving environmental quality while promoting community and economic development is the mission of the Delta Institute.

Two park districts remain undeterred by the small size of their parks and green spaces. The Park District of Franklin Park sends a big message with a series of native plant demonstrations and education sites, while the Ridgeville Park District in Evanston cares for critical open space and community gardens.

Both the Illinois and Indiana Divisions of the Izaak Walton League of America work to protect and conserve the natural resources of our region, including work on the Grand Kankakee Marsh Wildlife Refuge.

Providing a medium for artistic expression by women about nature, Seeding the Snow is a cultural journal that fosters connections to our Midwestern landscape.

— Michelle Uting