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Offers a variety of sustainability programs for students in grades K–12 to deepen their understanding of the selected topic, but will enhance process skills important to both science and math
Offers a variety of sustainability programs for students in grades K–12 to deepen their understanding of the selected topic, but will enhance process skills important to both science and math
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Outdoor Environmental Education
Offers educational programs about the environment, history, and nature through field trips. Also offers summer camps, nature preservation and historical presentations, and preservation tours.
Offers educational programs about the environment, history, and nature through field trips. Also offers summer camps, nature preservation and historical presentations, and preservation tours.
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Outdoor Environmental Education
Responsible for the preservation and improvement of the environment. Programs and services include bed bugs information, body art/tattoo parlor inspections, food safety and restaurant inspections, private sewage system inspections, tanning facility inspections, and well inspections.
Responsible for the preservation and improvement of the environment. Programs and services include bed bugs information, body art/tattoo parlor inspections, food safety and restaurant inspections, private sewage system inspections, tanning facility inspections, and well inspections.
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Outdoor Environmental Education
Environmental Hazards Information
Environmental Beautification
Offers children ages 4-6 a chance to dress up as a princess (whatever that means to them) and participate in a nature activity. Also teaches the children about courageous woman from the past and provides a tea party with snacks.
Offers children ages 4-6 a chance to dress up as a princess (whatever that means to them) and participate in a nature activity. Also teaches the children about courageous woman from the past and provides a tea party with snacks.
Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
Offers a place for both environmental education and outdoor recreational activities. Outdoor recreational opportunities include boating, hiking, camping, equestrian activities, playground and playscape areas for children to play in natural playgrounds where no metal or plastic were used to create the playground areas. Winter activities include cross country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Environment educational exhibits and information about wildlife and their habitats can be found in the bottom level of the Nature Center. Exhibits include Wetlands Island, Prairie Island, Woodland Island, a Habitat Wall and the Naturalist Nook.
RECREATIONAL SPORTING EQUIPMENT RENTALS are offered at the Jester Park Nature Center. Summer and winter equipment rentals include backpacks, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, cross-country skis, and snowshoes.
**Environmental education options for educators are also available. Opportunities include classroom field trips, classroom programs (Kindergarten - 8th grade), high school programs, preschool programs and free educational resources for classroom learning. Educators should call the Nature Center for more information about these programs.
RECREATIONAL SPORTING EQUIPMENT RENTALS are offered at the Jester Park Nature Center. Summer and winter equipment rentals include backpacks, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, cross-country skis, and snowshoes.
**Environmental education options for educators are also available. Opportunities include classroom field trips, classroom programs (Kindergarten - 8th grade), high school programs, preschool programs and free educational resources for classroom learning. Educators should call the Nature Center for more information about these programs.
Offers a place for both environmental education and outdoor recreational activities. Outdoor recreational opportunities include boating, hiking, camping, equestrian activities, playground and playscape areas for children to play in natural playgrounds where no metal or plastic were used to create the playground areas. Winter activities include cross country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Environment educational exhibits and information about wildlife and their habitats can be found in the bottom level of the Nature Center. Exhibits include Wetlands Island, Prairie Island, Woodland Island, a Habitat Wall and the Naturalist Nook.
RECREATIONAL SPORTING EQUIPMENT RENTALS are offered at the Jester Park Nature Center. Summer and winter equipment rentals include backpacks, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, cross-country skis, and snowshoes.
**Environmental education options for educators are also available. Opportunities include classroom field trips, classroom programs (Kindergarten - 8th grade), high school programs, preschool programs and free educational resources for classroom learning. Educators should call the Nature Center for more information about these programs.
RECREATIONAL SPORTING EQUIPMENT RENTALS are offered at the Jester Park Nature Center. Summer and winter equipment rentals include backpacks, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, cross-country skis, and snowshoes.
**Environmental education options for educators are also available. Opportunities include classroom field trips, classroom programs (Kindergarten - 8th grade), high school programs, preschool programs and free educational resources for classroom learning. Educators should call the Nature Center for more information about these programs.
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Boating
Skiing Equipment
Outdoor Environmental Education
Youth development day camp.
Youth development day camp.
Offers programs to seniors to encourage them to get out and enjoy nature. The programs are held the first Tuesday of each month and will start at 11 am at the Jester Park Nature Center. For a full listing of all program times, dates and locations please visit the website, www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation.
Offers programs to seniors to encourage them to get out and enjoy nature. The programs are held the first Tuesday of each month and will start at 11 am at the Jester Park Nature Center. For a full listing of all program times, dates and locations please visit the website, www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation.
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Outdoor Environmental Education
Hoffman Estates Park District offers a variety of recreational programming for youth including cultural arts, dance, field trips, outdoor education, martial arts, and general recreation.
Hoffman Estates Park District offers a variety of recreational programming for youth including cultural arts, dance, field trips, outdoor education, martial arts, and general recreation.
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Field Trips/Excursions
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Outdoor Environmental Education
Vocal Music Instruction
Acting Instruction
Musical Instrument Instruction
Dance Instruction
Gymnastics
Baton Twirling
Summer camp program for youth entering grades 1-12. Programs have a Christian focus and include time to explore the outdoors, build relationships, and experience fun challenges in a safe environment.
Other activities include archery, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, crafts, games and challenge course. Specialty camps available to older age groups. Day camp available for local residents.
Summer camp program for youth entering grades 1-12. Programs have a Christian focus and include time to explore the outdoors, build relationships, and experience fun challenges in a safe environment.
Other activities include archery, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, crafts, games and challenge course. Specialty camps available to older age groups. Day camp available for local residents.
Services
Outdoor Environmental Education
Faith Based Youth Programs
Allows anyone, ages 6-18, to enjoy the outdoors with professional guidance and family participation. The goal of this program is to encourage children and their families to participate in environmental education programs which will increase their knowledge and enjoyment of Iowa's natural and cultural resources. There are two age groups: Junior Naturalist Level 1 (6-12 years of age) and Junior Naturalist Level 2 (13-18 years of age).
JUNIOR NATURALIST LEVEL 1 (6-12 years of age) have five requirements to complete to receive the achievement award:
1. Attend three public programs. Examples include: wildflower hikes, night hikes, mammal programs, reptile programs, stargazing programs, etc..
2. Complete two independent activities. Examples include: reading a nature book, going fishing, camping, hiking, etc.
JUNIOR NATURALIST LEVEL 2 (13-18 years of age) have five requirements to complete to receive the achievement award:
1. Attend three public programs. Examples include: wildflower hikes, night hikes, mammal programs, reptile programs, stargazing programs, etc.
2. Complete two independent activities. Examples include: reading a nature book, going fishing, camping, hiking, etc. **One of the independent activities for Level 2 must be a one hour (or more) voluntary commitment toward a public conservation event.
JUNIOR NATURALIST LEVEL 1 (6-12 years of age) have five requirements to complete to receive the achievement award:
1. Attend three public programs. Examples include: wildflower hikes, night hikes, mammal programs, reptile programs, stargazing programs, etc..
2. Complete two independent activities. Examples include: reading a nature book, going fishing, camping, hiking, etc.
JUNIOR NATURALIST LEVEL 2 (13-18 years of age) have five requirements to complete to receive the achievement award:
1. Attend three public programs. Examples include: wildflower hikes, night hikes, mammal programs, reptile programs, stargazing programs, etc.
2. Complete two independent activities. Examples include: reading a nature book, going fishing, camping, hiking, etc. **One of the independent activities for Level 2 must be a one hour (or more) voluntary commitment toward a public conservation event.
Allows anyone, ages 6-18, to enjoy the outdoors with professional guidance and family participation. The goal of this program is to encourage children and their families to participate in environmental education programs which will increase their knowledge and enjoyment of Iowa's natural and cultural resources. There are two age groups: Junior Naturalist Level 1 (6-12 years of age) and Junior Naturalist Level 2 (13-18 years of age).
JUNIOR NATURALIST LEVEL 1 (6-12 years of age) have five requirements to complete to receive the achievement award:
1. Attend three public programs. Examples include: wildflower hikes, night hikes, mammal programs, reptile programs, stargazing programs, etc..
2. Complete two independent activities. Examples include: reading a nature book, going fishing, camping, hiking, etc.
JUNIOR NATURALIST LEVEL 2 (13-18 years of age) have five requirements to complete to receive the achievement award:
1. Attend three public programs. Examples include: wildflower hikes, night hikes, mammal programs, reptile programs, stargazing programs, etc.
2. Complete two independent activities. Examples include: reading a nature book, going fishing, camping, hiking, etc. **One of the independent activities for Level 2 must be a one hour (or more) voluntary commitment toward a public conservation event.
JUNIOR NATURALIST LEVEL 1 (6-12 years of age) have five requirements to complete to receive the achievement award:
1. Attend three public programs. Examples include: wildflower hikes, night hikes, mammal programs, reptile programs, stargazing programs, etc..
2. Complete two independent activities. Examples include: reading a nature book, going fishing, camping, hiking, etc.
JUNIOR NATURALIST LEVEL 2 (13-18 years of age) have five requirements to complete to receive the achievement award:
1. Attend three public programs. Examples include: wildflower hikes, night hikes, mammal programs, reptile programs, stargazing programs, etc.
2. Complete two independent activities. Examples include: reading a nature book, going fishing, camping, hiking, etc. **One of the independent activities for Level 2 must be a one hour (or more) voluntary commitment toward a public conservation event.
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Outdoor Environmental Education
The Osborne Conservation Education Center provides educational programs to schools and other groups. Educational topics cover the areas of nature, environmental concerns, conservation and Iowa history. The Center can provide programs for groups of individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
The Center also offers a monthly program, OWLS (Older, Wiser, and Lively Souls), directed to retirement age individuals. Topics include forestry, wildlife, tours, crafts, etc.. This program runs March through November.
The Osborne Conservation Education Center provides educational programs to schools and other groups. Educational topics cover the areas of nature, environmental concerns, conservation and Iowa history. The Center can provide programs for groups of individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
The Center also offers a monthly program, OWLS (Older, Wiser, and Lively Souls), directed to retirement age individuals. Topics include forestry, wildlife, tours, crafts, etc.. This program runs March through November.
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Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Outdoor Environmental Education
County Conservation services.
County Conservation services.
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Outdoor Environmental Education
Conservation