Illinois Pollinators

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

September 26, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

They buzz, flutter, crawl, and play a critical role in maintaining ecosystems. Learn about the importance of pollinators, the identification of Illinois pollinators, and the challenges they face today. Educators will take a walk through the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum's demonstration prairie to think about the ways that native ecosystems support these valuable pollinators. Correlations between the information presented and Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards and Next Generation Science Standards will be addressed. The workshop is for teachers of students in grades K to 8th, but can be adapted for other grades. Supplemental classroom resources and materials 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.