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The Division of Education is responsible for the development and dissemination of educational programs and materials and for training in their use. On this web site you will be able to find information about contests for students, educational materials for use in the classroom, teacher workshops and more.

Division of Education
Valerie Keener, Administrator
217-524-4126
dnr.teachkids@illinois.gov

For questions about safety education programs, call 217-557-9206 or 1-800-832-2599, visit http://dnr.state.il.us/safety or email dnr.safetyed@illinois.gov.

 

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NEW! The Field Trip Tips page offers suggestions to help you prepare for an outdoor field trip with your students.

NEW! Join us on Facebook for more information and resources. We have discussion topics for you to participate in as well. Go to www.facebook.com and search for "Illinois Department of Natural Resources Division of Education."

Illinois' Natural Resources Trading Cards Set #4 and Poster are now available by written request on school letterhead. Send request to IDNR Education, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702.

Wildlife in the Classroom helps Illinois teachers to learn about the laws and permits that apply to possessing wildlife and wildlife remains. If you teach in Illinois, you should be familiar with this information. Please read it and keep it handy for reference!

See the winning Illinois artwork from the 2009 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest.

Are you looking for information about Illinois? Try reading our Illinois Facts pages!

Prying into Prions: Investigating Chronic Wasting Disease a supplemental educational unit about transmissible spongiform encephalopathies. Available to high school teachers in Illinois. Order your copy today!

The For Your Garden monthly feature highlights native plant species that will thrive in and beautify your landscape as well as provide wildlife habitat!

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ENTICE Workshops: Register now!

New Materials on the Publications Order Form

  • Activity Book: Forest Ecology
  • Activity Book: Prairie Primer
  • Poster: Illinois' Aquatic Macroinvertebrates

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