We bring nature to you!
We bring our outreach programs directly to your site, where students participate in engaging, hands-on activities, songs and games. Programs are designed for grades one through six and are aligned with Illinois State Learning Standards and National Science Education Standards. Each one-hour program is $125 per class, with a maximum class size of 30 students.
Call 847-985-2100 to invite one of our naturalists to visit your class for a fun-filled session today!
Program Topics
- Spiders: Explore the concept of habitat requirements by learning about the remarkable life and adaptations of these important animals.
- Worms: Learn all about worms while exploring their anatomy and habitat.
- Wetlands: Explore a simulated wetland to learn about pH, temperature and oxygen levels to determine whether their sample of macro-invertebrates can live in the water they've been given.
- Reptiles & Amphibians: Acquaint yourself with Spring Valley's resident animals. Meet our turtles, both aquatic and terrestrial, as well as our Bullfrog and tadpoles.
Programs by Grade Level
- Grade 1: Spiders; Reptiles & Amphibians
- Grades 2-3: Spiders; Worms; Reptiles & Amphibians
- Grade 4: Wetlands; Worms; Reptiles & Amphibians
- Grades 5-6: Wetlands; Reptiles & Amphibians
Program Survey
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