Advanced Hunt Club is for youth ages 12-17 who have either attended our Beginner Hunt Club or have hands-on experience with hunting and gun safety. The Club meets 5:30-7:30pm monthly, starting on 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14, 6/11, 7/9, 8/13, ending on 9/9. Participants should plan to attend all 8 meetings. Topics will include advanced pheasant,…

Learn all about the most beautiful species of waterfowl in our area. Learn from an IDNR biologist about the banding process for wood ducks found at Gardner Camp. We will discuss how and why wood ducks are banded, the life cycle of a wood duck and talk about their unique nesting preferences. After this, the…

This Introductory Star Party is a perfect way to introduce the night sky to youth, ages 10-17. We'll kick off the adventure inside our amazing StarLab planetarium, then we'll go outside and let the night sky be our guide as we identify constellations using a sky map and learn other interesting facts. This is a…

Beginner Hunt Club is for youth ages 10-17 who have a basic interest in hunting. The Club meets 5:30-7:30pm monthly starting on 2/11, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13, 6/10, 7/8, 8/12, ending on 9/9. Participants should plan to attend all eight monthly meetings. Topics will include: pheasant, turkey, deer, and waterfowl hunting, habitat management, archery, gun safety,…

Advanced Hunt Club is for youth ages 12-17 who have either attended our Beginner Hunt Club or have hands-on experience with hunting and gun safety. The Club meets 5:30-7:30pm monthly, starting on 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14, 6/11, 7/9, 8/13, ending on 9/9. Participants should plan to attend all 8 meetings. Topics will include advanced pheasant,…

Join us for our first-ever Green Wing Clinic, a full-day waterfowl education experience designed to inspire and educate the next generation of conservationists and duck hunters. In partnership with Ducks Unlimited, this immersive event will give youth hands-on learning opportunities centered around waterfowl, habitat, and ethical hunting practices. Participants will learn directly from an IDNR…

We invite you to join us in discovering the night sky! Youth in grades 6-12 will deepen their interest in the stars, the planets, and the fascinating world of space. Gain access to telescopes, software, and technology that will allow you to see the night sky like you never have before. Learn how to get…

Participants MUST attend both Friday 10/02 (5:30-9:00pm) & Saturday 10/03 (8:30am-3:00pm). This is a required course prior to being issued an IL Hunting License. Taught by IDNR Hunter Safety Education Instructors, these courses cover the basics of: • hunter responsibility and ethics • treestand safety • firearms and ammunition • field safety • first aid…

We invite you to join us in discovering the night sky! Youth in grades 6-12 will deepen their interest in the stars, the planets, and the fascinating world of space. Gain access to telescopes, software, and technology that will allow you to see the night sky like you never have before. Learn how to get…

We invite you to join us in discovering the night sky! Youth in grades 6-12 will deepen their interest in the stars, the planets, and the fascinating world of space. Gain access to telescopes, software, and technology that will allow you to see the night sky like you never have before. Learn how to get…

We invite you to join us in discovering the night sky! Youth in grades 6-12 will deepen their interest in the stars, the planets, and the fascinating world of space. Gain access to telescopes, software, and technology that will allow you to see the night sky like you never have before. Learn how to get…