Openlands protects the natural and open spaces of northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region.

Alliance for the Great Lakes works to conserve and restore the world’s largest freshwater resource, using policy, education and local efforts.

Midwest Grows Green accomplishes large scale behavior change by sharing pesticide and fertilizer reduction information at critical places where lawns influence our lives.

Eco-Justice Collaborative is a non-profit organization that advocates just and sustainable policies that respond to climate destruction, resource depletion, and the gap between rich and poor.

This organization works to grow its region’s urban connection to the world of nature and science through collaborations, education, research and collections, exhibitions, and public forums.

ELPC develops and leads strategic environmental advocacy campaigns to protect natural resources and the environment with a focus on the Midwest.

Gardeneers cultivates customized school garden programs to ensure each space, and the students and communities who care for it, connect with healthy food and grow to their full potential.

LVEJO works for environmental justice in Little Village, seeking self-determination for immigrant, low-income and working-class families.

This organization builds collective power to eliminate injustice through community organizing, developing grassroots leaders and acting together to effect change.

TODO connects people to the planet through science, art, technology and outdoor adventure sports.

Southeast Environmental Task Force works to prevent pollution, provide environmental education and preserve open space.

Rockford Park District Foundation works to provide an exceptional parks and recreation system.