Two teans sit on a beach, digging with a trowel in the sand.

Teen Programs

Ready to make waves? Join other teens who are passionate about protecting our planet. Through hands-on experience, collaboration and real-world projects, you'll build skills, explore conservation and discover how your voice and ideas can make change.

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A monarch butterfly on the pink flowers of the milkweed plant.

Teen Nature Days

Ages: Teens enrolled in high school
Cost:
Free, registration required

Take action for animals and the environment by participating in our Teen Nature Days! You’ll get to explore local beaches, waterways and forest preserves, while helping to restore and protect them. Join us to connect with nature and engage in conservation!

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A tiny froglet, about the size of the leaf it sits on, peers up at the camera.

Teen Workshops

Ages: Teens enrolled in high school
Cost:
Free, registration required

Connect with animals, your peers and Shedd staff during our Teen Workshops. Learn about local and global conservation and explore careers at Shedd. Join us to discover new interests, engage in STEAM topics and investigate the aquatic world!

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