Search results
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.
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.
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.
Profiles. Gerald Adelmann. “Our natural resources are critical to the resilience and sustainability of the region. They are an integral part of our metropolitan fabric.” Gerald Adelman. When Jerry Adelmann walks along the trail at the Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve, he feels a sense of calm.
Jerry Adelmann, conservationist. Looking for new ways to connect with nature this summer in the Chicago area? We tracked down Openlands President Jerry Adelmann, recipient of the Frances K. Hutchinson Medal for Conservation, to share some ideas with us for new ways and places to get outdoors during our short-lived warm weather months.
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...
Oct 14, 2023 · 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 protection successes.
