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Illinois Mosquitos and Ticks

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

ENTICE Registration Page

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

Google Directions

Contact Person

Lorna Shuman

Phone

217-785-0973

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