Photos: Granville hosts Illinois Natural History Survey Traveling Science Center

Siegman Lydia of Granville smiles while checking out The Illinois Natural History Survey Traveling Science Center on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Hopkins Park in Granville. The Illinois Natural History Survey Traveling Science Center is a 320-square-foot mobile classroom featuring informative, engaging exhibits on biodiversity and natural resources. Visitors learn about the types of habitats and species diversity of their region, as well as ways to protect against threats to that diversity. Since 2006, the center has visited more than 150 communities and 200 public events while providing structured school programs for up to 30,000 students each year. Sponsors were North Central Bank, Granville National Bank, Boggios Orchard & Produce and Financial Plus Credit Union. (Scott Anderson)