Public education and engagement has been part of the INHS mission for over 150 years.  We have a long history of publications, school and community programs, and workshops aimed at bringing the work of our scientists to the people of Illinois.

 

LEARN ABOUT ILLINOIS NATURE

Animals	Plants	Fungus	Habitats	Invasive Species

 

PROGRAMS

The Traveling Science Center	Speakers Bureau

Publications	Activities	Educational Materials

 

 

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WORKSHOPS

Illinois Wilds Institute for Nature classes are multi day field workshops led by INHS biologists on a variety of topics. The Corps of Discovery program is a series of workshops designed to teach participants to communicate nature through photography, writing and illustration.