Homeschool Day at Four Rivers: A Is for Adaptation
Event information
Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 5-11. Participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact: 815-722-9470
Photo courtesy of Jen Radwan
Event details
Welcome all homeschool families! Join other elementary school-aged homeschoolers to experience a naturalist-led field trip at McKinley Woods – Kerry Sheridan Grove. Adaptations are like superpowers that help a living thing survive in its habitat. A bat using echolocation to hunt, a hummingbird using its long beak and tongue to drink nectar, and a human using thumbs to hold a fork are all examples of adaptations.
During this field trip, your homeschooler will explore the special adaptations of our local species. All birds have beaks, but look at the different shapes and sizes! Discover the diversity of frogs that live in our preserve, then collect insects and draw conclusions about why they look like they do.
Event requirements
Registration by phone required by Thursday, March 6: 815-722-9470.
Please note this is not a drop-off program; adults or chaperones do not need to register but must be present for the program.
This is an inclusive field trip, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Four Rivers Environmental Education Center is an accessible facility. Hikes will be up to 2 miles over paved and natural surface terrain. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should mention their request when registering or submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.