Wildlife Basics: Reptiles

Red Oak Nature Center

April 25, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Snakes, turtles, and lizards, oh my! They might not be cute and fuzzy like mammals, but reptiles are amazing creatures too. What makes a reptile a reptile? Explore the reptiles of Illinois, learning their life history and taxonomy. Join us on a hike to look for reptiles and their signs. Learn how to use the topic of Illinois reptiles to support the teaching of several of the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards for science and Next Generation Science Standards with your students. This workshop is for grades PreK-12. Supplemental classroom resources will be provided. Professional Development Hours are available. Sponsored by the IDNR, this workshop is part of the ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation Education) program.