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 What You Can Do
Current reports tell us that we face a future full of environmental challenges; but it’s not all doom and gloom. Success stories—such as the continuing recovery of the bald eagle and the gradual reduction in water pollution of Lake Erie—reassure us that it’s possible to reshape the future and change how our actions affect the planet.
Visiting parks and museums, recycling, conserving energy, volunteering for habitat restorations—you can help in so many ways, both big and small. Opportunities abound for preserving the web of life. By working together, we can envision and create a healthier world that our children and grandchildren will inherit.
Select a category below to see a few of the countless ways you can get involved in conserving biodiversity on every level.
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 Learning and Exploring
Find out where you can go in Chicago to experience nature nearby and learn about the latest news in biodiversity and conservation.
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Household Tips
Take a few pointers from Chicago Wilderness and the Chicago Department of Environment on how simple changes in your daily life can really help protect our natural resources.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Check out the variety of organizations right here in Chicago where you can make a positive environmental impact by volunteering your time, wisdom, or resources.
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Financial Contributions
Help protect the web of life by contributing to The Field Museum Annual Fund. Your generosity supports Field Museum research that documents and preserves biodiversity both here and abroad. Conservation makes a world of difference!
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Introduction | Investigate Biodiversity | YBC | Meet the Scientist | Explore Global Diversity | Events and Programs | Take Action! | Teaching Biodiversity | Biodiversity Exhibition | Credits
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