See a list of programs for these grade levels:
Download the entire 2021-2022 Expanding the Classroom brochure.
Hard copies of the brochure are also available at most District locations; or, let us know if you would like to receive one in the mail.
In-Class Programs (Preschool - High School)
If your class cannot come to us for a field trip, consider an in-class program. Our educators can tailor a visit to meet your classroom needs. Presentation length varies from 30 minutes to one hour per classroom. Call to discuss any idea you have for your class. This experience could be scheduled for one class or multiple classes.
Visit Our Exhibits!
Women’s Rights from Suffrage to Today
On the anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment allowing women their right to vote, the museum has put together a special exhibit, How Long Must Women Wait: Woman Suffrage and Women’s Rights in Champaign County. Through the exhibit Students will explore the Women’s Movement in Champaign County and throughout the United States. We’ll explore physical artifacts, music and visual arts that tell the story of the movement.
Grades 5-8
Program Length: 1.5 hours
Common Core: SL 1, 2, 3, 4
Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat
Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden
Learn about how our planet’s most valuable resources are disappearing before our eyes. Students will learn about different tree species around the world and how we are connected to trees in our everyday lives.
Grade 4-8
Program Length: 1.5 hours
Common Core SL1, SL3
Register Now!
Go to the Registration page to find out more about how to register for a program.
Resources for Educators
The Forest Preserve District provides a variety of special resources for teachers, including age-appropriate displays, handbooks and binders, and backpacks for your class to take on the trails.