The Lake County Forest Preserve District offers expertly guided, hands-on school and scout programs throughout Lake County. In addition to field trips, we’ll also come to your school with our in-school programs.
Search for programs to meet your needs using the search box on the right, or browse our programs with the menu above.
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In addition to Ryerson Woods many programs are now available at Greenbelt Cultural Center.
Game plan for our school programs:
- Address Illinois State Learning Standards
- Customize to fit your needs
- Offer hands-on learning
- Feature experts, local historians and naturalists
- Incorporate science, social studies, history and language arts
- Design programs to fit your grade/age level
- Offer convenient locations and schedules to minimize bus transport
- Affordable programs
Featured Programs
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6-12Sept-early Oct, late Apr-May4 hours$205 ($290 out of county)
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Age 4-Grade 2Sept, Oct, Apr, May30-45 minutes$63 ($101 out of county)
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Ages 4-AdultTiger scoutsApril through October1 hour, 30 minutes1 group: $140 ($200 out of county) 2 groups: $150 ($210 out of county) must be concurrent groups: $205 ($290 out of county) 4 groups: $220 ($310 out of county) must be same day, two groups in the morning, two in the afternoon.






