June Fresh Water Ecology class

Fresh Water Ecology (Limnology) -
Join us as we learn about the geological, biological, chemical and physical features we take for granted here in the ‘lakes’ region of Illinois. Weather permitting we will meet to make field collections at several locations in the lakes region and bring some of these collections back to Mrs. Wentz’s home to analyze the variety of microscopic life and the chemical composition of the water and compare and contrast our findings from location to location. A list of recommended resources will be provided the first day of class.

Please plan on packing a ‘picnic’ lunch and water each day. Good hiking shoes and jeans/long pants are highly recommended each day. Plan on getting dirty!

Families are welcome to join us when appropriate. Most of the sites we will be visiting have areas for children to play. Bowling and playgrounds are a short drive away from the Wentz’s home.

Who: students aged 10 - 16
When: Mon - Thurs June 29 through July 2 from 10 - 2:00
Where: Locations include Volo Bog (Ingleside), Fox River (McHenry), Nippersink Creek (Ringwood), and Lake Defiance (inside Moraine Hills State Park, McHenry)
Afternoon lab work will be completed at 5004 N Westwood Dr., McHenry
(2 miles north of the Johnsburg Library)
Cost: $80.00 per student
　
　
　
　
If you are interested in the Fresh Water Ecology class I must have your payment in order to consider your student registered for the class. Class sizes are limited and I can’t hold a spot for someone who only ‘might’ be interested. If you have paid by check I will not cash the check until the class begins. I promise!
There are two ways to register and pay:
1) Contact me to ensure class availability, get confirmation from me that there is room and then pay within 1 week through paypal.
OR
2) Contact me to ensure class availability, get confirmation from me that there is room and then mail me a check within 1 week.
My business address is Kathy Wentz, P.O. Box 74, Ringwood, IL 60072

I will require permission slips to be signed giving me the medical information I may need in an emergency and, for those classes where it might be necessary, permission to transport your student back to my home for lab work. Those students who might need specialized medication in the field (glucose, inhaler, etc.) are requested to please bring it each and every day.