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Outdoor Education Experience
Irons Oaks is the perfect place to bring your students for Outdoor Education in Ilinois. Through the Outdoor Education program your group will experience the best of everything that Irons Oaks has to offer. Click here for a printable brochure.
 Environmental Education: Take a close up look at trees, discover what lives in the pond, or enjoy a nature hike. The Environmental Education portion of your day will be filled with hands-on learning in a wonderful outdoor setting. A variety of subjects are offered and will be adjusted to fit the needs of your group. Participants will create a memorable experience as they learn more about the environment we all live in.
Team Building: Whether you are crossing a pit of “poison peanut butter” on PVC piping or working as a team in a classroom you use all the same teamwork techniques. Our trained facilitators will take you through challenges as you use, and relearn, valuable teambuilding skills; and help participants make the connection between what they learn here and everyday life.
Adventure: Each participant will get a chance to climb on our 35ft climbing tower. Whether you are conquering your fear of heights or pushing yourself on a harder route, everyone gets to pick their level of participation and reach for their individual goals.
( This activity is only available for the full day program)
Program Options and Fees:
Full Day Program
An 8 hour combination of our Teams Challenge Course, Climbing Tower, & Environmental Education Programs.
Groups will choose 3 of the Environmental Education Program Options listed below.
Residents: $418 per group
Non Residents: $600 per group
(Maximum 12 participants per group)
Half Day Program
A 4 hour combination of our Teams Challenge Course & Environmental Education Programs.
Groups will choose 3 of the Environmental Education Program Options listed below.
Residents: $209 per group
Non Residents: $300 per group
(Maximum 12 participants per group)
Environmental Education Program Options
Arky for Kids: Explore ancient ruins and uncover secrets of the past. Students will investigate an archeological site by participating in a mock dig and gathering data to learn about the past.
Leave No Trace: Discover how to enjoy the outdoors while making a minimal impact on the environment. Students will learn the principles of Leave No Trace while hiking at Irons Oaks.
Orienteering: Find your way at Irons Oaks. Students will be introduced to basic compass work while participating in an orienteering course.
(This activity is only available for the full day program)
Nature Craft: Spend some time using natural items to create a craft to take home.
Tree Ecology: Students will learn the parts of a tree, how to age and identify common species, and what is happening to Illinois forests today.
Nature Games: This session is filled with fun, but educational games about basic ecological principles.
Food Chain Game: Build a food web together and learn how important each species is, from ants to oaks.
Restoration: Spend some time helping an Illinois native forest by actively removing invasive species.
Birdwatchers: Learn how to identify some common bird species and spend some time looking for them on the trails of Irons Oaks.
Insect Investigations: Illinois is home to nearly 28,000 species of insects. Students will learn what makes these creatures unique and spend time searching for them at Irons Oaks.
Wetland Study: Explore one of Illinois most unique habitats. Participate in a water study and investigate the water cycle. (This activity is only available for the full day program)
Nature Hike: Enjoy a hike through Irons Oaks while looking for signs of wildlife that call the forest home. Focus will be on animal tracking as well as habitat characteristics.
IL Biodiversity: Investigate what life types fill Illinois and the role they have in the balance of nature.
General Booking Information
For more information or to register for a program please contact:
Caryn Elm
Adventure Center
Staff & Program Supervisor
708.481.2330 x203
celm@hfparks.com
or
Laura Berry
Environmental Education Coordinator
708.481.2330 x206
lberry@hfparks.com
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