Nature In Your Classroom

Educational programs that support Illinois state learning standards are provided for children ages Preschool through 5th grade.

Can't come to Lincoln Marsh? Let us bring a little nature to you. Invite a naturalist from the Wheaton Park District to visit your classroom for a fun, filled, hands-on lesson.

• Our programs are designed to be as hands on as possible therefore intended for individual classrooms, not large assemblies. The maximum class size is 30.
  
  
• Programs are 45 minutes to one hour in length and include a variety of hands-on activities.

Downloadable files:

• View a gallery of images from one of our Outreach sessions »
• Nature Discovery Programs for Schools & Groups (311.1KB, PDF) For detailed information about programs offered
• Important Information for Group Leaders (471KB, PDF)

Reservation details:

• Decide which of our programs you would like to your group to participate in.
• Choose several dates in the event that your first choice is not available.
• Contact the Lincoln Marsh Office at 630-871-2810 for additional information and reservations.
• Reservation information will be sent to you prior to your visit. Review it carefully and verify all the information.
• Call us as soon as possible if anything is incorrect or changes (i.e. number of registered students).
• Reservations should be made at least two weeks in advance; earlier registration is appreciated and recommended.

You can count on us:
Our educator will arrive on time and accomplish the goals and/or requirements stated. Our educator will provide a hands-on, fun and educational experience.

Your help is needed to ensure a valuable experience:

• Provide an area for our educator to set up program supplies, an area large enough for the students to sit in a half circle is preferred.
• Please wear nametags.
• Encourage participation, maintain discipline and assist when requested.

Outreach Program Fees:
Please refer to the brochure for current program fees:

Nature Discovery Programs for Schools & Groups

Payments - Please note late fee

• Payment is required two weeks prior to your program date. Payments received any later will be subject to a $25 late fee
  
• Checks should be made out to the Wheaton Park District and sent to the attention of: Lincoln Marsh Nature Programs or you can pay by credit card at 630-871-2810
  
• Attach a copy of your invoice to your payment and mail checks to:
  102 E. Wesley St. Wheaton, IL 60187
  
• Payment cannot be accepted the day of the program

Cancelation Policy - Please note fee

• The last day for a group to cancel without penalty is two weeks prior to program date.
• Groups canceling with less than two weeks notice will be charged 25% of the total fee.
• Groups canceling with less than 24 hours notice will be charged the full amount.