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Forest Preserve of Cook County 2026 Field Biology Workshop: Field Biology

  • 14 Jul 2026
  • 9:30 AM
  • 16 Jul 2026
  • 2:30 PM
  • Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
  • 16

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  • During this three-day, active experience, expand your knowledge and understanding of local natural communities and gain field experience through investigations in the environment.
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Field naturalists from the Forest Preserves of Cook County and NGSS experts from the Illinois Science Teaching Association present:   

Science Workshop – Field Biology

Earn professional development hours while spending your time outside in the forest preserves! This workshop will develop your knowledge and understanding of local natural communities and you will gain experience in field survey techniques. Activities will include observation and sense making of natural phenomena, identification skill development, field trips to local natural communities, and field data collection and interpretation. Field experiences will focus on both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Supplemental classroom resources will be provided and ways to make your experience relevant to students will be discussed in an NGSS session.

Be prepared for working in the field.

Bring snacks or a field-ready lunch with you each day. 


Cost: $75 for all 3 Days

Where: Sagawau Environmental Learning Center

12545 W 11th Street, Lemont, IL 60439


When: Tuesday July 14th - Thursday, July 16th 9:30 am - 2:30 pm


15 PDCHs - no additional charge!


 Registration required, slots are limited

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 at sagawau@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.


Reminder: Spots are limited so register soon! And - 15 ISBE approved PDCHs are provided.

This event is sponsored by the Forest Preserves of Cook County and supported by the Illinois Science Teaching Association

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