Beyond the classroom

Expanding Field Trip Opportunities for Lake County Students

Program fees and bus transportation can severely limit the ability of Lake County schools in low-income communities to benefit from the Forest Preserves environmental and history education field trip programs. We're relaunching our Gateway Grants program with a significant expansion and new title, Beyond the Classroom—now offering 50 grants that include a $250 bus stipend to eligible schools.

We’ve also added a select number of fee-waivers for in-school programming for Lake County schools unable to visit the Forest Preserves, making it easier for more students to engage with the District. We’ve also added a limited number of program fee waivers for in-school presentations, making it possible for Lake County schools unable to visit the Forest Preserves to still benefit from our engaging educational programs.

This expansion means more students can learn Beyond the Classroom–whether that’s in the preserves, at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville, or in their own schools.

The Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves proudly sponsors Beyond the Classroom.

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