Three-Day Workshop – only $75
Sponsors: Forest Preserves of Cook County
supported by the Illinois Science Teachers Association
Location: Sagawau Environmental Learning Center,
12545 W 111th St, Lemont 60439
Field naturalists from the Forest Preserves of Cook County and NGSS experts from the Illinois Science Teaching Association present:
Field Science Workshop – Biodiversity
In this workshop, in partnership with ISTA and Forest Preserves of Cook County, participants will discover the diversity of life in the forest preserves and its interconnectedness with our urban ecological landscape. The 3-day workshop is structured around a series of discussions and hands-on field investigations that will prepare teachers to help students think about global biodiversity and its threats while using local examples. Each day will focus on different aspects of the Chicago Region’s biodiversity by Forest Preserves of Cook County naturalists that will include biodiversity in the urban environment, local ecosystems, ornithology, invertebrates, mammals, local flora, and more. A special NGSS session led by Illinois Science Teaching Association will further prepare teachers to bring their experiences back to the classroom.
15 PD hours - no additional charge.
Tuesday, July 22nd – Thursday, July 24th 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Registration required, slots are limited
Be prepared for moderate hiking over rough terrain.
Bring snacks or a field-ready lunch with you each day.
Location: Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
12545 W 111th Street
Lemont, IL 60439
Qualifies for 15 ISBE-approved PD Hours
Class Limited -- Sign-up Soon !
To Register:
Click on the Register Button on the left side of this page.
Call Sagawau Env. Learning Center at (630) 257-2045 or email atsagawau@cookcountyil.gov with any questions.
Payment: You can pay as your register using a credit card or skip this step and contact Bob Wolffe <rjwolffe@bradley.edu> to make other arrangements.