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Educational Resources

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Bats and You Brochure
Biodiversity of Illinois Searchable Index
Illinois Prairies Coloring Poster
Illinois Threatened and Endangered Species Poster
Illinois Wild Mammals Poster
Kids for Conservation® Archive – December 2016, Hibernation
Southern Illinois Oak/Hickory Forest Poster
Southern Illinois Oak/Hickory Forest - accompanying poster guide
Wild Mammals of Illinois CD-ROM

Podcasts

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Illinois Mammals
What Am I? Mammal IV

Activity Books

A Year with Wildlife (English and Spanish)

Find out what happens to wildlife during every month of the year with this 24-page activity book. The color-by-number pages will help students gain a realistic perspective on how these species actually appear. Targeted Grades: K-3. Permission to photocopy these pages is granted for use with students in the classroom.

Illinois Mammals (English and Spanish)

Activity book contains coloring pages representing the different types of mammals found in Illinois. Student activities and information are also included. Targeted Grades: K-6. Permission to photocopy these pages is granted for use with students in the classroom.