Neighborhood Nature

IDNR

July 11, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Nature is all around us, even in the most urban of settings. Sometimes, a weed growing in the cracks of a sidewalk or birds nesting in the eaves of a building are better teachers than we realize. Kindergarten through 12th grade educators will learn how to utilize the nature and natural phenomena right outside our classrooms to look for patterns, investigate plant and animal needs and preferences, and explore the amazing adaptations of the organisms in our schoolyards and neighborhoods. 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.