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Habitat Park at Kohl Children's Muesum |
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Habitat Park is a 2-acre outdoor children’s exhibit, one of 17 exhibits designed for ages birth to 8 at Kohl Children’s Museum. Habitat Park features a 9-piece interactive sculpture trail, underground tunnel, a prairie grass maze, sensory garden, imagination hut, and climbing structures designed to mimic animal movement. Regular physical activity programming and “small talk” nature activities take place daily in the exhibit.
All access to Habitat Park is included with regular Museum admission, $8.50 for adults and children, $7.50 for seniors, free for Museum members and children under 12 months. Open June 1 through October 31.
Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago
2100 Patriot Blvd
Glenview, IL
http://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/exhibits/habitat-park
(847) 832-6600 |
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
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Topics:
Bogs/Wetlands
Mammals of your Neighborhood & Beyond
Birds & Family Birding
Insects Safari (& Making Friends with Things That Sting)
Tree are Terrific
Animal Tracking
Preferred audiences: all
Other information: Conducts educator workshops as a trained facilitator of Project WILD and Project WILD Aquatic. These are wildlife-related activity guides, and both programs are correlated to the Illinois State Learning Standards.
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ph/fax: (847) 428-OWLS (6957)
WHO'S WHO OF OWLS/RAPTORS
To some people, owls are symbols of wisdom but to others their hoots are harbingers of death and doom. Mark reveals the truth about many of our North American owls. Owls' amazing hunting adaptations are explained. Slides and special feathered guests illustrate just who's who!
Comments: Length of this presentation can vary. The program and the live birds presented can be tailored to suit a particular theme such as endangered species, nocturnal vs. diurnal raptors, and so on. Fees vary with the number of birds and distance from Stillman Nature Center which is located in S. Barrington. If located within twenty miles, the fees would be $175 for 3 raptors and $225 for 5 birds. Fees are subject to change. This program can be adjusted to suit all ages.
CHICAGO’S PEREGRINES
First Release to First Nest tells the story of how the endangered Peregrine Falcon came to nest in Chicago. This program combines slides with video taken at release and nest
TREE I.D.
Mark shows you how to identify some of our Midwestern trees. Easy to remember tips and simple hand-outs will inspire you to learn.
Comments: This program is available during the fall and winter and assumes the school is located in or very near a wooded area. Fee $150/class of 25 students. Age: 4th grade through high school.
TURTLE TALK
This presentation concentrates on painted, snapping, softshell, and Blandings turtles. Mark will concentrate on the different habitats that these turtles favor and the difficulties they can face living with human neighbors. If a student or the school is keeping a turtle, they are encouraged to bring it as part of the demonstration. Fee $150/class of 25 students. Age: 6th grade and up.
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Lake County Forest Preserve District |
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Environmental Education Services (EES)
The EES staff may also fill special requests, preference for local issues.
Preferred audiences: EES staff may accommodate most audience types.
Other information: For ease of scheduling, request programs 1-3 months in advance.
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There are many opportunities to get outside and discover the wonders of nature around you. Here are a few great local area destinations for outdoor activities.
Passport Guide: Looking for activities to do when you're outside? This guide will be your passport to discover the wonders of nature around you. It also contains a great list of local area destinations for outdoor activities. Download the booklet now (english, spanish).
View FunOutside.org Local Destinations in a larger map
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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Topics: habitat restoration, migratory birds, endangered species, water quality/watersheds
Preferred audiences: junior high and high school students, adults
Other information: Conducts educator workshops as a trained facilitator of Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) and Flying WILD (migratory bird activity guide). Both programs are correlated to the Illinois State Learning Standards.
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Interactive Calendar Forest Preserve of Cook County |
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Topics: Natural History in and around Cook County.
Preferred Audiences:
Nature Center Presentations (Monday - Thursday, and Saturdays during business hours):
Presentations for school and organized groups (i.e. scouts, clubs, senior centers, home schools) from 15 minute introductory talks up to 30 and 45 minute extended programs.
We are part of the Mighty Acorns Partnership.
Check out our public programs and events
Outreach Programs (Monday - Friday, during business hours):
Note: Please schedule three weeks in advance.
Educational Adventure Programs for grades K - 8 (we can modify programs for preschool age).
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The Friends of the Fox River are looking for organizations to collaborate with to get volunteers in the Fox River as well as its streams and tributaries collecting biological, physical and chemical data.
Whether you choose to become a volunteer monitor, participate in a Fox Rescue cleanup, attend Friends of the Fox River events, or simply to be counted as a member, you are helping to protect the Fox River and its tributaries. In return, we will provide you with educational events, newsletters, volunteer opportunities, and reports of our activities on behalf of the Fox River. Together we can create the culture of stewardship needed to protect the Fox River now and for future generations.
If you have questions about Friends of the Fox River, please contact:
Jenni at
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(Monitoring Network Coordinator),
Gary at
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(Monitoring Network Director) and
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