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Start Date
Saturday, May 04, 2024
End Date
Saturday, May 04, 2024
Time
9AM to 3PM
Title
Illinois Mosquitos and Ticks
Description
Mosquitos and ticks are often looked at as the scourge of summer. These fascinating creatures fill an important niche. Explore how they live, the various types, diseases they carry, and where they are found. Participants will be seeing how scientist sample and study them. Hands-on activities will be conducted, and you'll receive supplemental educational resources. Educators of all grade levels are welcome to register and attend the workshop but may need to adapt the materials as appropriate. Professional Development Hours are available. This workshop is part of the ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation Education) program from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
For More Information
Event Type
Educator Workshop
DNR Region
Statewide
Location
Giant City State Park Visitor Center
DNR Park
Giant City State Park
Address
1-245 Giant City Road
City
Makanda
State
Illinois
Zip
62958
Directions
Contact Person
Lorna Shuman
Phone
217-785-0973
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