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- EIN 36-4479642
- 312-580-2137
- 8 S Michigan Ave Ste 900 Chicago IL 60603 USA
- http://www.chicagowilderness.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Named Trusts, Philanthropy
Mission: Chicago Wilderness is a regional alliance that connects people and nature. We are more than 250 organizations that work together to restore local nature and improve the quality of life for all who live here, by protecting the lands and waters on which we all depend. Our four key initiatives—to restore the health of local nature, green infrastructure, combat climate change, and leave no child inside—reflect our commitment to using science and emerging knowledge, as well as a collaborative approach to conservation, to benefit all the region’s residents.
Geographic areas served: Region spanning southeast Wisconsin, through northeast Illinois, into northwest Indiana and southwest Michigan.
Programs: Chicago Wilderness has undertaken four key initiatives to conserve the region’s natural resources and connect people to nature: Green Infrastructure Vision: The GIV is our action plan for creating a region where nature is accessible to all residents and the built environment reflects our commitment to sustaining a healthy environment for today, and for generations to come. Leave No Child Inside: We are engaging adults—parents, caregivers, community leaders—in improving the health and well being of children through physical activity, unstructured play and outdoor exploration, while fostering generations of children that care enough about nature to protect it. Restoring the Health of Local Nature: We apply the best science to restore and manage the region’s natural areas, while engaging thousands of volunteers as stewards of the landscape. The Chicago Wilderness Climate Change Action Plan for Nature is a dynamic plan led by top scientists in the region to research and communicate the local effects of climate change; develop strategies to reduce the threat; and help nature cope with the effects of climate change.
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