The Department of Natural Resources Division of Education provides resources, materials, and lesson plans for kids to learn more about their environments. Linked below is information about educational materials for use in the classroom, grant opportunities, teacher workshops, and more.
About the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) operates the state parks and state recreation areas, scientific research, and regulates fishing and coal mine laws.
The 2015 Regional Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, commissioned by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and produced by ICF, provides a summary of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated within the seven-county Chicago region during the year 2015.
The USDA Forest Service compiled a list of available software for use relating to forest management, urban forests, inventory, invasive species, timber harvesting, economics, and much more.