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The Division of Education is responsible for the development and dissemination of educational programs and materials and for training in their use. On this web site you will be able to find information about contests for students, educational materials for use in the classroom, teacher workshops and more.

Division of Education
Valerie Keener, Administrator
217-524-4126
dnr.teachkids@illinois.gov

For questions about safety education programs, call 217-557-9206 or 1-800-832-2599, or visit http://dnr.state.il.us/safety

 

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  • Online Workshops

    Teachers, enroll now to have your classes participate in the IDNR Illinois Biodiversity Squirrel Study, Illinois Biodiversity Spider Study and IDNR Illinois Biodiversity Frog and Toad Study.

    Online workshops are ready for enrollment through the ENTICE schedule. Register now!
 

 Highlighted Programs  

Earth Day in the Parks registration is open!

Prying into Prions: Investigating Chronic Wasting Disease a supplemental educational unit about transmissible spongiform encephalopathies. Available to high school teachers in Illinois. Order your copy today!

Teachers, register now for the IDNR Illinois Biodiversity Squirrel Study and the Illinois Biodiversity Spider Study. Click here for more information.

The For Your Garden monthly feature highlights native plant species that will thrive in and beautify your landscape as well as provide wildlife habitat!

Subscribe to our podcasts through the iTunes Store (C)!

We have SMARTBoard ™ activities now available for download. More activities will be added regularly.

New Aquatic Illinois and Illinois Birds resources trunks are available for loan! Additional lending locations have been added. Reserve a trunk today!

ENTICE Workshops: Register now!

Illinois' Natural Resources Trading Cards Set #3 and Poster are now available by written request on school letterhead. Send request to IDNR Education, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702.

New Materials on the Online Order Form

  • Poster: Illinois Wild Mammals
  • Poster: Illinois Woodland Wildflowers
  • Booklet: Materials and Programs from the IDNR Division of Education

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