Co-curated by Openlands, this exhibition invites visitors to experience the landscapes that sustain life across our region, and to see their role in shaping its future.
Date
June 11, 2026 - January 15, 2027
Location
Usher Lambe Gallery
UPCOMING
Chicago's Living Habitat
Midewin National Tallgrass Prarie. Photo by Preston Keres, courtesy of USDA Forest Service.
The Exhibition
This exhibition is a story of people and nature. Visitors will come to understand that the health of these landscapes is the result of decades of decisions — what has been protected, what has been lost and what is now being restored and created. Today, only a small portion of the region remains protected, placing greater importance on how we invest in and care for the land going forward.
Chicago’s Living Habitat is presented by Openlands in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Center and Studio Gang, connecting the design of our cities with the landscapes that make them possible.
Hackmatack Wildlife Refuge, McHenry County, Illinois. Photo courtesy of Openlands.
Deer Grove Forest Preserve, Cook County, Illinois. Photo courtesy of Openlands.
Exhibition Partner
