Classified for credit

Forest and wetland preserve with interpretive programs covering Illinois native ecosystems, wildlife, and plant identification.

Mississippi River backwater refuge managed by USFWS — wetland ecology, migratory waterfowl biology, and river floodplain geography.

Indoor botanical conservatory in Rock Island — covers plant taxonomy, tropical and desert biomes, and pollinator ecology.

Petting zoo and exotic animal farm — introduces animal husbandry, species diversity, and basic zoology through direct animal interaction on a working farm.

Small county zoo with farm animals and regional wildlife — supports zoology, animal behavior, and basic conservation concepts for younger learners.

Fox River corridor nature center with trails and hands-on exhibits covering local wildlife, riparian ecology, and Illinois native plant communities.

Preserve of mature oak woodland and wetlands with self-guided trails — supports plant identification, forest ecology, and watershed biology study.

Illinois state fish and wildlife area with wetland habitat — supports lessons in waterfowl ecology, wetland biology, and wildlife management.

Forest Preserve nature center with indoor exhibits and woodland trails — local ecology, native species identification, and natural history.

Illinois state park with two glacially formed lakes and diverse forest habitat — supports glacial geology, freshwater ecology, and outdoor PE study.

Large Illinois forest preserve adjacent to Niabi Zoo — covers Midwestern woodland ecology, wildlife habitat, and outdoor physical education.

Rail-trail state park on a former railroad corridor — ecology, trail geography, and PE along a multi-use converted rail path.

Illinois conservation area with tallgrass prairie, wetlands, and forest — ecology, native plant biology, and wildlife observation in a managed habitat.

Nature center within Lowell Park along the Rock River — covers local ecology, wildlife identification, and riparian habitat science.

Illinois state fish and wildlife area with lakes and wetlands — supports aquatic ecology, migratory bird biology, and outdoor fieldwork.

Illinois state park with a fishing lake and forest trails — covers freshwater ecology, native woodland species, and outdoor recreation.

Forest and wetland nature center with trails and naturalist programs covering Midwest ecology and native plant communities.

Waterfowl refuge on the Illinois River — supports study of migratory bird ecology, wetland biology, and conservation land management.

Asian-themed public garden in Decatur covering plant geography, landscape design, and introduced species ecology.

Municipal zoo with diverse animal collection — supports zoology, animal behavior, and conservation biology for younger learners.

Nature center with forest, wetland, and prairie habitats plus interpretive trails — covers Illinois ecology, native plants, and wildlife biology.

Illinois state park with fishing lake and prairie/woodland trails — covers freshwater ecology, native habitats, and outdoor recreation.

Western Illinois state park with forests, lakes, and wildlife habitat — supports Midwest ecology, geology, and outdoor physical education.

Local nature center focused on bird species and native habitat — supports ornithology, bird ID, and Midwest ecosystem study.