Classified for credit

Illinois state park along the Rock River featuring sandstone outcroppings — supports geology, woodland ecology, and outdoor PE curriculum.

Illinois state park in the Chain O'Lakes region with water trails and forest ecology — supports aquatic biology, wetland ecology, and outdoor-education objectives.

Community botanical garden in Mahomet — native Illinois plant identification, pollinator ecology, and plant life-cycle observation.

Illinois state park along the I&M Canal — ecology, local watershed biology, and outdoor PE along maintained trails.

Illinois River NWR — migratory waterfowl on the Mississippi flyway and bottomland ecology.

Children's garden within the Morton Arboretum — covers plant biology, ecology, and nature-based exploration through hands-on outdoor activities.

Formal garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden campus — supports plant taxonomy, botany, and garden design study.

Small municipal zoo with native and exotic animals — introductory zoology and animal adaptation concepts for younger students.

State recreation area on Clinton Lake — aquatic ecology, Illinois wetland habitats, and outdoor recreation; ranger programs available seasonally.

Small municipal zoo focused on native Illinois wildlife — supports biology, animal adaptations, and local conservation education.

Federal wildlife refuge visitor center covering wetland and grassland ecology, migratory birds, and wildlife conservation management.

Cook County Forest Preserve nature center with wetlands, prairie, and woodland trails — ecology, bird identification, and habitat study.

Kane County forest preserve nature center with trails, wetlands, and native habitat — ecology, plant identification, and outdoor observation.

Park district nature center with local wildlife exhibits and trails — Illinois ecology, native species identification, and habitat study.

Federal wildlife refuge in southern Illinois bottomlands protecting Cache River wetlands — covers floodplain ecology, migratory bird biology, and conservation management.

Oak Brook Park District nature sanctuary with woodland trails — supports native plant and animal identification, forest ecology, and outdoor physical education.

State fish and wildlife area along the Kankakee River — wetland ecology, wildlife observation, and fisheries biology in a managed natural area.

Southern Illinois state park with rock formations, swimming, and forested trails — covers geology, regional ecology, and outdoor recreation.

Illinois River wetland refuge managed for waterfowl and shorebirds — supports migratory bird ecology, wetland biology, and Illinois River watershed geography.

Community nature center in Mattoon with trails and native-habitat exhibits — covers Illinois ecology, native plants, and wildlife biology.

Native plant nursery and habitat garden at the Morton Arboretum campus — supports study of native Illinois plant species, pollinator ecology, and restoration botany.

Illinois state park trail system along Eagle Creek reservoir supporting field study in Midwest forest and riparian ecology.

Suburban nature center with trails, wildlife habitat, and naturalist programming — covers local ecology, native species, and field biology.

Illinois River floodplain NWR — bottomland wetland ecology, migratory waterfowl biology, and federal conservation land management.