Classified for credit

Restored Illinois River floodplain preserve supporting study of wetland ecology, migratory waterfowl biology, and habitat restoration science.

Formal English walled garden within Chicago Botanic Garden — supports horticultural botany, formal garden design, and plant taxonomy study.

Southern Illinois park with box canyons, bluffs, and waterfalls — supports geology, forest ecology, and physical education through trail hiking.

East Peoria farm park with animals and outdoor grounds — covers domestic animal husbandry, plant life cycles, and basic agricultural concepts.

Interpretive nature center in Forest Park with trails and wildlife exhibits — covers Illinois ecology, native species identification, and field science.

State park at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers — geography of major river systems, riparian ecology, and Civil War-era strategic history.

Illinois state park along the Embarras River with forested trails and wildlife habitat — supports local ecology, botany, and outdoor physical education.

DuPage County nature education center on a wooded floodplain — covers riparian ecology, native Illinois species, and watershed science with staff programs.

Prairie and woodland nature spaces along Route 66 corridor — plant communities, Illinois ecology, and outdoor observation.

Shawnee National Forest recreation area with sandstone formations and old-growth forest — supports geology, ecology, and physical geography.

Green roof demonstration garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden — urban ecology, sustainable design, and plant adaptation to roof environments.

NWS-designated wildlife refuge prairie restoration area covering grassland ecology, migratory bird habitat, and conservation biology.

Illinois River nature center with wetland exhibits — covers floodplain ecology, migratory birds, and watershed biology of the Illinois River valley.

Local nature center in Elgin with trails and wildlife habitat — native ecology, species identification, and outdoor education.

State fish and wildlife area on a cooling lake — covers freshwater ecology, waterfowl biology, and fisheries management.

Suburban nature center with trails and wildlife habitat programs — covers local flora and fauna, forest ecology, and environmental stewardship.

Municipal zoo in Springfield with diverse animal exhibits — zoology, animal adaptation, and conservation biology for younger learners.

Small urban nature sanctuary with native plant and wildlife habitat corridors — local ecology, plant identification, and habitat conservation.

Suburban nature center with trails, wildlife exhibits, and naturalist programs — covers local Illinois ecology, animal adaptation, and native plant identification.

Illinois state forest with hiking trails and managed woodland habitat — supports forest ecology, dendrology, and field observation skills.

Nature interpretive center at Homer Lake covering local watershed ecology, native species, and Illinois prairie and woodland habitats.

Illinois National Wildlife Refuge at a Mississippi River oxbow lake — covers migratory waterfowl biology, wetland ecology, and river geography.

Illinois state park on an oxbow lake with wetland habitat, waterfowl, and fishing — covers aquatic ecology, bird biology, and Mississippi River floodplain geography.

Forested nature preserve with trails — woodland ecology, native species identification, and watershed biology along the Vermilion River.