Mammals of Illinois
Schedule
Sat Nov 22 2025 at 09:00 am to 10:30 am
UTC-06:00Location
Allerton Park and Retreat Center | Monticello, IL
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Learn the difference between a shrew and a mole; a mole from a vole; a rat from a mouse; and a weasel from a mink — and more — at Mammals of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in The Studio.Instructor Fran Harty of the Land Conservation Foundation will bring a collection of study skins and skulls to help students learn how to identify wild mammals in Illinois by their appearance, skulls, furs and habitats. All students will receive a hand lens and a copy of a field guide to mammals.
Take advantage of a fun opportunity to bring a kid (ages 10+) along for a $10 add-on fee! All students will receive their own hand lens.
$45/person + $10/person for child (ages 10+) add-on (limit one). Register at https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/mammals-of-illinois/. Registration will close Nov. 8 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email [email protected].
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Allerton Park and Retreat Center, 515 Old Timber Rd,Monticello,IL,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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