Lending Trunks
These interactive teaching kits are available to educators in the Macon County area. Each trunk contains a variety of materials to support student learning, including books, videos, artifacts, lesson plans, activities, posters, and more.
Recommended grade levels are listed. Contact staff at (217) 423-7708 or MCCD@MaconCCD.org to reserve your Museum in a Box. Must be picked up at Rock Springs Nature Center. All boxes are free to use and may be borrowed for up to two weeks.
Museum in a Box
BATS
Who: Grades K through 12
BIRDS OF PREY
Who: Grades K through 12
DEER
Who: Grades PreK through 12
FROG AND TOADS
Who: Grades K through 12
PRAIRIE
Who: Grades 3 through 12
PREHISTORIC LIFE
Who: Grades K through 8
REPTILES
Who: Grades K through 6
TURKEYS
Who: Grades K through 12
1860S FARM LIFE
Who: Grades K through 6
CIVIL WAR SOLDIER
Who: Grades 3 through 12
NATIVE AMERICAN LIFEWAYS
Who: Grades K through 6
IDNR Lending Trunks
These trunks, available through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ lending trunk program, feature additional natural and cultural history topics.
AQUATIC ILLINOIS
Who: Grades 3 through 12
ILLINOIS BIRDS
Who: Grades 3 through 8
ILLINOIS FOSSILS
Who: Grades 3 through 8
ILLINOIS INSECTS AND SPIDERS
Who: Grades PreK through 8
ILLINOIS INVASIVE SPECIES
Who: Grades 5 through 12
ILLINOIS POLLINATORS
Who: Grades PreK through 8
ILLINOIS PRAIRIE
Who: Grades K through 8
ILLINOIS STATE SYMBOLS
Who: Grades K through 8
ILLINOIS TREES
Who: Grades K through 10
ILLINOIS MAMMALS
Who: Grades K through 12
PEOPLE & ANIMALS FROM ILLINOIS’ PAST
Who: Grades K through 8
How to Make Reservations for Educational Programs
You may make reservations for all Macon County Conservation District programs and services by calling 217-423-7708, Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm. Programs can be booked for any day of the week (Monday through Sunday). Reserve well in advance to secure the dates you want.
