Deer Diaries: A Year with a Deer

Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL

February 06, 2027
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

You may know that the White-Tailed deer is the state mammal, but did you know it is Illinois' largest herbivore? But what does it eat, and how does it survive the winter? Discover the answers to these questions and many more as we spend a year with a deer. Explore the life history and biology of this ungulate, hoofed mammal in Illinois. Join us as we discuss deer hunting and population management, and challenges faced by deer, including various diseases. This workshop is for grades 6-12 but can be adapted to other grades. Supplemental resources will be provided. Professional Development Hours are available. Sponsored by the IDNR, this workshop is part of the ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation Education) program.