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Jun 2, 2023 · Jun 2, 2023, 4:23am PDT. Pocket. Reddit. Flipboard. A midsummer view of Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, a project pushed by Openlands and many other Chicago-area conservation groups. Dale Bowman. Jerry Adelmann stays true to his roots, even though the world-trotting conservationist has traveled everywhere from Myanmar to China.
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Gerald “Jerry” W. Adelmann is an American civic and environmental leader. Adelmann served as the director, and later the President and CEO, of Openlands between 1988 and 2023. Previously, he served as the President of The Canal Corridor Association.
5 days ago · Republican House District 30 state rep runoff is May 28. Celebrating Jerry Adelman's distinguished legacy. In recognition of 16 years of dedicated service, I am writing to announce the retirement ...
Feb 21, 2024 · Leadership transformed conservation organization over 35 years. CHICAGO (April 20, 2023) After 35 years of exceptional and deeply committed leadership at Openlands, Jerry Adelmann, plans to step down from his role as President and CEO this year, the 60th anniversary of the organization.
Oct 14, 2023 · Jerry Adelmann: Generosity of Professional Spirit. By Judy Carmack Bross. At its October 17th annual luncheon, Openlands will present its Conservation Leadership award to Jerry Adelmann its CEO for 35 years who steps down after 40 years of providing critical direction to countless environmental initiatives resulting in profound environmental ...
Jul 1, 2011 · Jerry Adelman stands on a footbridge above its sluggish water. He’s president of the conservation group Openlands, and a historian of the canal. Or really, historian isn’t the right word: the...
Gerald Adelman. When Jerry Adelmann walks along the trail at the Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve, he feels a sense of calm. He thinks about his family -- six generations of Lockport residents dating back to 1842. He breathes in the quiet wind rustling through the grassland that is home to countless plant and animal species.
