Wild Mammals of IL

Experience level: Ages 10+; all minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian

Learn more about the animals of Allerton at Wild Mammals of Illinois on Saturday, Jan. 9 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium and outdoors.

Instructor Fran Harty will begin the class in the Auditorium and share information about the mammals that call Illinois home, using skins, skulls, and furs for reference. The remainder of the time will be spent in the woods to apply what has been learned.

Take advantage of a fun opportunity to bring a kid (ages 10+) along for a $10 add-on fee!

$45/person; $10 child add-on. Registration closes January 2 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.

By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.

About the instructor:

Fran Harty has taught dendrology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and similar classes for Allerton Park Corps of Discovery in 2009 and the Illinois Audubon Society in 2015. Fran currently works with the Land Conservation Foundation.