IDNR announces grants for 107 school field trips to state parks, museums, and natural areas

IDNR announces grants for 107 school field trips to state parks, museums, and natural areas. More than 6,600 students will visit Illinois state parks, natural areas, museums, and other natural resources sites this year to learn about nature and conservation thanks to funding through the Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant Program. The Program is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF).

More that $99,600 in donated funds for 107 field trip grants were awarded for 2024. The grant recipients represent 30 Illinois counti...