Homeschool Day: Animal Signs
Event information
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 5-10 years old. Participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact: 815-722-9470
Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock
Event details
Welcome all homeschool families! Join other elementary school-aged homeschoolers to experience a naturalist-led field trip at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center. Learn the basics of investigating the clues left behind by Will County wildlife. Observation and critical thinking skills are used to explore patterns of tracks, feeding scenes, various homes and other signs made by often-unseen creatures.
Event requirements
Registration required by phone by Tuesday, Sept. 2: 815-722-9470.
Please note this is not a drop-off program; adults or chaperones do not need to register but must be present for the program.
This is an inclusive field trip, welcoming individuals of all abilities. The hike will be up to 1 mile over paved and natural surface terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.