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Going Green

Ryerson Welcome Center

Explore how water and resource conservation were used to build the Welcome Center at Ryerson Woods. This green building is a laboratory for discovering how to balance the needs of people and nature. Hands-on activities aid learning.

Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

Cost: 
$48 ($86 out of county)
Grade Level: 
7-12
Learning Standards: 
11A, 12E, 13B
Length (time): 
1 ½ hours
Number of People: 
50 people/group max - 8 min
When Offered: 
Sept-Feb, Apr-Jun
Location: 

Ryerson Woods, Riverwoods

Ryerson Conservation Area
Riverwoods
Get Directions: Google Maps

Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve is one of the best examples of a northern flatwoods forest, a rare northern Illinois landscape. Comprising more than 500 acres, the site supports some of Illinois' most pristine woodlands and several state threatened and endangered species. Ryerson is home to the Welcome Center, a green building that houses the Forest Preserve Environmental Education division, and serves as a classroom for numerous education programs.

Ryerson Conservation Area is located in southeast Lake County near Deerfield. The entrance and parking area are located on Riverwoods Road between Half Day Road (Route 22) and Deerfield Road, just west of the Interstate 94 Tollway.