The Forest Preserve District of Will County is proud to offer our local students opportunities to learn and grow through a variety of educational programs. These programs can be reserved by teachers and home school parents for field trips to the Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon, or Environmental Learning Center in Mokena, or for in-school presentations.

Please note that from August 1, 2011 through July 2012, the Forest Preserve District is undertaking major site renovations at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, the preserve that hosts Plum Creek Nature Center. The preserve and Nature Center will be closed during this time, and field trips to Plum Creek Nature Center are on hiatus for the 2011-2012 school year. View more information about this project. The District is committed to minimizing the impact of the closure, and is working directly with teachers who visit Plum Creek Nature Center as part of their annual curriculum. Field trips will resume at the Nature Center in September 2012 with an enhanced host preserve.

The 2011-2012 Education Program Guide is the complete catalog of programs for your students, and may be downloaded below. Programs offer a diverse range of topics such as animal adaptations, local cultural history, and wise use of natural resources. Programs are aligned with ISBE standards and are designed to deliver a hands-on, cross-curriculum, and engaging experience. If you would like to receive a copy of the 2011-2012 Education Program Guide, please contact us on-line or call 815.727.8700 to be added to the District's teacher mailing list.

You may check on the availability of program dates for field trips and in-school presentation by visiting the School Program Availability page. Programs may then be requested on-line on the School Program Request page. If you have any questions regarding a program or the reservation process, please call our Central Booking Office at 815.216.0535.