Using The Lorax as our guide, we'll discover some of the reasons behind habitat loss, threatened and endangered species and how everything's interconnected. Think like a squirrel as you go on a nut hunt, and relate the seasonal activities and adaptations of this common animal to fall changes and the survival of all woodland creatures. Illinois Prairie Inhabitants Explore the prairie ecosystem at Meadowbrook Park in Urbana. This very popular program features a visit with Prairie Mary, a living history character followed by an insect hunt. A scavenger hunt introduces the variety of winter survival methods.
Winged Wonders Learn the basics of bird identification and behavior through direct observation.
We'll search on land and in the pond for any small squirmy creature we can find. Next we will discuss their life cycles, how they survive and why they are an important part of a healthy environment. Discover how these animals play a major role in the natural world's recycling. The Green Machine Follow a tree's life cycle to discover how plants play a vital role in the ecosystem. Discover the variety of spring wildflowers, identify plant requirements and strategies necessary to survive in the forest community.