The Illinois Nature Notebook is a collaboration between the University of Illinois College of Education, the University of Illinois Extension, and the Forest Preserves of Cook County. These notebooks are self-guided explorations of nature for children in grades 5-8. Each notebook is divided into three sections: Nature @Home, Nature @Your Park, and Nature @Your Preserve. These notebooks were developed for children in Cook County, but can be used by any child in Illinois.

Click on the images below to learn more about each notebook.

For more information about obtaining a copy of the notebooks for your household or classroom, please contact Sam Lindgren.