Wildlife Basics: Birds

What makes a bird a bird? This workshop offers an engaging introduction to the wild birds of Illinois. Participants will learn about Illinois birds, take a guided hike to observe birds and signs of their presence, and learn a variety of hands-on activities to bring back to their classrooms. The workshop will also demonstrate how the topic of Illinois wild birds can be used to support both the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards for science and the Next Generation Science Standards. The workshop is for teachers of students in grades K to 5th, but can be adapted for other grades. Supplemental resources will be provided. Professional Development Hours will be provided. This workshop is part of the ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation Education) program and is sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Hickory Knolls Discovery Center

March 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM