Environmental Education Association of Illinois
The EEAI is an organization for educators concerned about the environment. This site includes EEAI membership information, upcoming environmental education events, and links to other sites.
Journey North
Journey North is a project that tracks northward migration of animals including birds, insects, whales, and many other organisms. The Web site includes information on weather conditions and recent sightings of species on their journey northward. This is an extremely valuable site for educators looking for possible field-related classroom projects.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Department of Illinois State Government responsible for environmental monitoring and enforcement of state regulations. Site includes valuable information on state environmental programs and includes a children’s page for younger viewers.
Illinois State Museum Homepage
State funded museum in Springfield, Illinois contains extensive collections of natural history objects, as well as cultural history and fine arts exhibits. Their comprehensive web site includes an on-line museum with many photos of specimens.
Burpee Museum of Natural History
Located in Rockford, Illinois, this museum contains local and regional artifacts with displays on natural and cultural history.
Birdfreak Birding Blog
Birdfreak, aka Eddie Callaway, hunts birds with a camera. Eddie and the Callaway family live in Rockford and promote birding and conservation. The Birdfreak team always has something interesting to say in their Birdfreak Birding Blog.
