Classified for credit

Mississippi River bottomland wildlife refuge with wetlands, forest, and grassland habitats — supports migratory bird study and river ecosystem ecology.

Illinois state park on the Rock River featuring ecology trails and a large Lorado Taft Native American sculpture — supports ecology, geography, and Illinois history.

City botanical garden in Peoria with themed plant collections — supports plant biology, taxonomy, and seasonal ecology.

Protected oak savanna and woodland preserve with interpretive center — covers Illinois native plant communities, wildlife ecology, and habitat conservation.

County conservation district with outdoor education programs and native habitat — covers soil conservation, watershed ecology, and Illinois natural history.

Urban farm and barn at Lincoln Park — covers animal husbandry, urban agriculture, and farm-ecosystem basics for city kids.

Illinois River bottomland wildlife area with wetlands and upland habitat — migratory bird ecology, riparian biology, and conservation management.

Illinois canyon and waterfall area with trails — covers sedimentary geology, erosion, riparian ecosystems, and Illinois natural history.

Outdoor maze garden within the Morton Arboretum grounds — supports plant identification and ecological observation in a structured outdoor setting.

Municipal zoo with diverse animal collection including big cats and primates — zoology, animal adaptations, and wildlife conservation for elementary-age learners.

Small family petting zoo with farm animals — supports basic animal husbandry, zoology introductions, and life science for young learners.

Illinois state park along dramatic Mississippi River bluffs supports study of river ecology, glacial geology, and migratory bird habitat.

Illinois state park at the Mississippi River with dramatic limestone palisades — river geology, floodplain ecology, and Upper Mississippi geography.

Illinois state park on glacial moraine terrain — covers glacial geology, prairie and lake ecology, and central Illinois natural history.

Regional zoo with conservation programming covering animal biology, habitat preservation, and wildlife management.

Indoor conservatory with tropical and seasonal plant collections — covers plant biology, photosynthesis, and horticultural science.

Prairie-bird aviary exhibit within Brookfield Zoo — North American avian ecology, grassland habitat, and bird behavior observation.

City nature center in a former farm — Chicago-area ecology and beginner naturalist programs.

Suburban Illinois nature center with trails and interpretive exhibits — covers local wildlife identification, Illinois prairie and wetland ecology, and environmental stewardship.

Traditional Japanese garden in Jackson Park — supports study of East Asian landscape design, plant ecology, and cultural geography.

Interpretive farm and nature center with hands-on ecology programming covering wildlife habitats and plant life cycles.

Small municipal zoo in Aurora's Phillips Park — covers animal biology and basic zoology through exhibits of native and non-native species.

City-operated nature center with trails, wildlife exhibits, and ranger programming — Illinois ecology, native species identification, and outdoor education.

Horticultural evaluation garden (likely part of Chicago Botanic Garden) — covers plant biology, botany, and horticultural science.