Wild Illinois History
Explore early French Fur Trapping History in Illinois. This interdisciplinary teaching unit focuses on early exploration and settlement, the riparian and geography of early Illinois, and compares trapping from the past to the present. Both Illinois science and social studies standards are covered. The activities and lessons are designed to supplement Illinois history and science instruction. It includes the uses of wildlife by Indigenous peoples and the trappers who came from Europe. Also highlighted is the conservation movement and how it affects views and uses of wildlife today. The workshop is for teachers of students in grades 4th to 8th, but can be adapted for other grades. Supplemental resources will be provided. Professional Development Hours are available. This workshop is part of the ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation Education) program from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Fort Massac
March 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The total registration fee for this workshop is $11.00 (workshop fee of $10.00 plus a $1.00 convenience fee). Please enter the requested information. Once your transaction has been processed, we will add your name to the workshop roster. Workshop registration fees are non-refundable. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Should the IDNR cancel a workshop, registrants will be asked if they want to transfer their registration to another ENTICE workshop or receive a refund. Some restrictions apply.
Available For Teachers, home-schooling educators, nonformal educators and youth-group leaders in Illinois only.
ENTICE workshops provide natural resources information, instructional methods and supplemental educational materials. When incorporated into lessons with students, the materials provided encourage and promote stewardship of our state�s natural resources.
ENTICE also offers participants the opportunity to network with other educators in a friendly, cooperative, learning environment.
Illinois ENTICE provides the following items for participants.
- free workshop/resource materials
- meals during the workshop
- opportunities to connect with natural resources and education professionals
- lesson plans and activities correlated to the Illinois Learning Standards for teachers, Professional Development Hours.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Workshops are open to all educators and are designed for targeted grade levels.
Once you submit your registration to become a registered participant for a workshop, you will receive a confirmation reply email to your supplied email address. Please ensure that you have supplied an accessible email address, in order to receive your confirmation reply. If you do not receive a confirmation reply email, please contact the IDNR Division of Education at 217-524-4126or by email dnr.entice@illinois.gov. Do NOT try to register again. Check with us to see if we received a registration for you.
For questions about workshop registration, please contact the IDNR Division of Education at 217-524-4126or dnr.entice@illinois.gov