The Work We Do

Lake Forest Open Lands maintains over 700 acres of open space in 8 nature preserves. Open Lands owns more than 300 acres of pristine and restored prairies, wetlands and woodlands in 6 different nature preserves. It maintains 168 acres of city property (including two nature preserves) and nearly 250 acres under conservation easements as a low cost community service to Lake Forest residents.

Community volunteers assist Open Lands’ staff in conducting prescribed burns, planting native vegetation and removing invasive species.

Open Lands actively partners with other conservation organizations to promote research and healthy biodiversity in our region.