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Gift of the Glaciers

Gift of the Glaciers program

Journey through the past and develop a time line of significant events. Investigate igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks; identify rock and fossil samples to determine their place in geological time, and explore how water and ice formed the landscape of Lake County. Students apply knowledge by taking soil core samples and interpreting the results. Through data collection and field work, learn the continuing effects of glaciation.

Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

Cost: 
$96 ($134 out of county)
Grade Level: 
6-8
Learning Standards: 
4A, 5B, 11A, 12D,E, 17B,C,D, 21A,B
Length (time): 
4 hours
Number of People: 
3 adults and 30 students max
When Offered: 
Late Oct-early Nov, late Mar-early Apr
Location: 

Greenbelt Cultural Center, North Chicago

Greenbelt Cultural Center
North Chicago
Get Directions: Google Maps

Nestled within the native landscape of the Greenbelt Forest Preserve between North Chicago and Waukegan, the Greenbelt Cultural Center offers a year-round indoor space for education programs.

The center is located at 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064. Entrance to the parking lot is off the east side of Green Bay Road (Route 131), between 10th and 14th streets, south of Belvidere Road (Route 120).

Location: 

Independence Grove, Libertyville

Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Libertyville
Get Directions: Google Maps

Independence Grove offers outdoor recreation and education opportunities centered on a 115-acre lake. Surrounding prairie and woodlands provide a picturesque backdrop for hiking, biking, picnicking and other fun activities.

The preserve is located in central Lake County near Libertyville. The entrance and parking area are located on Buckley Road (Route 137) just east of Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21) and west of River Road.