The Illinois Department of Natural Resources offers interpretive programs at nineteen sites throughout the state. Depending on the season, you can take a spring wildflower hike, participate in a voyager canoe weekend or go cross country skiing at select state parks. Interpreters at these sites lead guided hikes and tours through the park's trails and facilities, offer on-site and off-site school group programs, coordinate special events and provide outdoor education and recreational programs throughout the year.

Visit a park near you soon. To find out more information click on the links below, call the site directly or contact the Interpretive Program Manager at 217/782-7026.

Please call ahead to confirm programs, dates and times.

Meet Your Interpreter: State Site Interpreter Visitors' Center? Phone # Argyle Lake State Park Bridget Napolitano Yes (309)776-3422 Beall Woods State Park Jacque Hallam Yes (618)298-2441 Channahon State Park Jill Jackson No (815)942-0796 Eldon Hazlet State Park John Bunnell Yes (618)594-3015 Fort Massac State Park Vacant Yes (618)524-4712 Giant City State Park Vacant - No Programs Yes (618)457-4836 Goose Lake Prairie Natural Area Vacant - No Programs Yes (815)942-2899 Hennepin Canal Parkway State Trail Vacant - No Programs Yes (815)454-2328 I & M Canal State Trail Jill Jackson Yes (815)942-0796 Illinois Beach State Park Vacant - No Programs Yes (847)662-4811 Illinois Caverns Vacant Yes (618)785-2555 Kankakee River State Park Stacy Johnson Yes (815) 933-1383 Little Grassy Fish Hatchery Brenda Garver Yes (618)529-4100 Pere Marquette State Park Scott Isringhausen Yes (618)786-3323 Starved Rock State Park Tobias Miller Yes (815)667-5356 Volo Bog State Natural Area Stacy Iwanicki Yes (815)344-1294 Weldon Springs State Park Carol Thompson Yes (217)935-0373 Wildlife Prairie State Park* Linda Prescott Bonnie Cannon Yes (309)676-0998 *There is an admission fee and a charge for programs at this park. See the Wildlife Prairie State Park page for details. Visitor Center - Photo Gallery