Waves, Wildlife, and STEM: Coastal Science for Educators
- What: Day-long, coastal-themed workshop designed for educators
- Who: ENTICE workshops are available to teachers, homeschooling educators, non-formal educators, and youth group leaders in Illinois only.
- When: July 16, 2026, 9 am to 3 pm CT
- Where: Illinois Beach State Park, Zion, IL
- How: Cost: $11. Register here!
About: Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources have teamed up to offer a day-long, coastal-themed workshop designed for educators. Discover how a nature-based engineering solution is transforming Lake Michigan’s shoreline, and how you can bring this real-world science into your teaching setting. This hands-on workshop, designed for 5th- to 12th-grade educators, will explore the intersection of coastal engineering and aquatic ecosystems through field experiences, research insights, and classroom-ready activities. Professional Development Hours are available. This workshop is part of the ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation Education) program.
The ENTICE program:
- provides natural resources training for educators through hands-on, interdisciplinary workshops led by natural resources professionals and other educators.
- involves participants in experiences that promote effective stewardship of Illinois’ natural resources now and in the future.
- is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education to offer Professional Development Hours for teachers.
conducts workshops on a variety of topics at locations statewide.
- supplies educators with easy-to-use natural resources educational materials and activities that are correlated to the Next Generation Science Standards and other Common Core Learning Standards.
Questions? Contact Janice Milanovich, janicem@illinois.edu.