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Enviro-Patrol

These hands-on conservation programs offer an engaging approach to environmental education. These programs are presented at preserves throughout Lake County. Each program includes seasonal stewardship activities such as seed collecting, brush cutting and planting. The curriculum is based on Illinois State Learning Standards in the areas of science, social studies and language arts.

Call 847-968-3321 to reserve a program.

  • Enviro-Patrol Sampler program, photo by Chip Williams
    Enviro-Patrol Sampler

    Try out our hands-on conservation field trips through this one-day sampler program. Session includes removal of invasive species, an activity on the importance of land management in maintaining habitat quality and exploration time looking for tracks and evidence of wildlife.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    3-9
    Various Preserves
  • Mighty Acorns program, photo by Chip Williams
    Mighty Acorns

    An Environmental Educator will make an introductory visit to your school, and then we’ll set out to a nearby Forest Preserve for three visits that include environmental education, restoration and free exploration.

    The program includes seasonal stewardship activities such as seed collecting, brush cutting and planting. Students use equipment such as field guides, binoculars, and hand lenses to observe nature and identify native and invasive species.

    3-6
    Various Preserves
  • Preservation Partners, photo by Chip Williams
    Preservation Partners: Semester-Long Option

    Explore, observe and study the diversity of life in a natural area. Through two to three visits to a forest preserve, students observe, restore and learn to identify native and invasive species.

    The program includes seasonal stewardship activities such as seed collecting, brush cutting and planting. Students use equipment such as field guides, GPS units, binoculars, hand lenses and microscopes to observe nature, collect data, and identify native and invasive species.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    9-12
    Various Preserves
  • Preservation Partners program, photo by Chip Williams
    Preservation Partners: Year Long Option

    Through five visits to a forest preserve, students gain an appreciation for the environment by becoming stewards of the Earth. Students use GPS equipment and microscopes to observe, collect data and identify native and invasive species.

    The program includes seasonal stewardship activities such as seed collecting, brush cutting and planting. Students use equipment such as field guides, GPS units, binoculars, hand lenses and microscopes to observe nature, collect data, and identify native and invasive species.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    7-12
    Various Preserves