# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Building for Wildlife Progam Series
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Build a project to support native Illinois wildlife!About this EventIn this 1.5-hour workshop, our staff will guide you in building a house to support native Illinois wildlife. Each sesion will feature a different project. Materials will be provided and some pieces will be pre-cut/pre-measured. Currently scheduled sessions include:Saturday, October 17: Build a bat house to support Illinois bat species, at the Dana-Thomas House.Saturday, November 7: Build a birdhouse for black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus), a common, native resident species in the northern two-thirds of Illinois, at the Old State Capitol.Everyone five years of age and older is welcome to attend; but please note that participants will be using hand tools to assemble their birdhouse. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult; younger children may need adult help to complete the project.Ticket Types:There are two types of tickets available for this program; please read carefully to ensure you have selected the correct ticket for you.House Builder Tickets are for the primary builder of the project. These are open to all ages. Each person with a "house builder" ticket will receive a kit to build a project. If Eventbrite shows these tickets are sold out, the event has reached capacity. Please feel free to contact us at DNR.historicspringfield@illinois.gov to ask about additional tickets/programs.Adult Assistant Tickets are for adults who will be assisting young builders with their project. These tickets are for adults ages 18+, and these participants will not receive a proejct kit but will instead help another member of their party complete the project.Reservations are recommended as space is limited.This program does NOT include an interior tour of the Dana-Thomas House; tours of the home can be reserved at https://danathomashousetours.eventbrite.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/building-for-wildlife-progam-series/100001994254563082
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 23 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site
- **lat**: 39.7941537
- **long**: -89.651521
- **full address**: Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site, 301 East Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Building for Wildlife Progam Series being held?
  - **A:** Building for Wildlife Progam Series takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site, 301 East Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Building for Wildlife Progam Series?
  - **A:** Building for Wildlife Progam Series is organized by Illinois Department of Natural Resources State Historic Sites Springfield.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Illinois Department of Natural Resources State Historic Sites Springfield's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Illinois Department of Natural Resources State Historic Sites Springfield a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Illinois Department of Natural Resources State Historic Sites Springfield has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Building for Wildlife Progam Series is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Springfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Building for Wildlife Progam Series sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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