Teachers and Scouts

The Forest Preserve District operates five education centers, whose skilled naturalists and heritage interpreters offer field trips, self-guided programs, in-class presentations and learning opportunities. Learn about a variety of professional development, extension and in-class programs available at each of our education centers. View the "Teachers Guide."  

The District offers special events and programs just for teachers. Here are some coming up:

Earth Partnership For Schools 2013 

The District offers recreational programs to help Scout and other youth group members work toward a variety of badges. View the "Scouting Guide."  

The Earth Partnership Program started in 1991 as an outgrowth of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum's focus on ecological restoration as a way of establishing a positive relationship between people and the land. Today, this program assists teachers in establishing restoration projects on school sites and provide the tools for building a curriculum that incorporates restoration into almost any subject aea. To learn more, visit Earth Partnership for Schools.

Educational loan boxes are a wonderful way for teachers to enhance curricula and introduce students to DuPage County’s natural and cultural history. Each box contains suggested lesson and activity outlines, books, DVDs, and specimens for students to examine, and all materials align with Illinois Learning Standards.

Forest Preserve District and Illinois Department of Natural Resources boxes are available, and teachers can borrow any of them for up to two weeks by calling Mayslake Peabody Estate at (630) 206-9586.