Visit a DuPage forest preserve with your students where they will learn about natural sciences and DuPage County's cultural history. These programs are designed to meet national learning standards, including Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.
We offer programs throughout the academic year (Sept. 1 through June 1), and most are available Monday through Friday.
The Forest Preserve District is committed to making its programs available to all groups. Please mention any accessibility needs or concerns when you reserve your program.
View the available guided and self-guided discovery school programs available at forest preserves.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, school programs at a Forest Preserve have been modified to align with the State’s health guidelines. All program participants are expected to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth. The class size per program has been reduced to a maximum of nine students accompanied by one chaperone. Groups larger than nine students will be accommodated by splitting into smaller group sizes, where resources are available. Social distancing of six feet should be practiced by all program participants. Please mention any accessibility needs or concerns when registering for a program.
Guided school programs require a three-week advance reservation and have a minimal per-student fee.
Help keep our forest preserves beautiful and safe places. If you have a concern, let us know.
