Current Events
What’s been happening at DREW Inc. since your last visit?
New Venture Teaches About Nature
Special thanks to Greg Olson for writing an article about us in the Jacksonville Journal Courier. Journal Courier - 09/04/2018 Page: A001 See NATURE | 5A ROODHOUSE — Nestled in the hills and valleys of Greene County is a new outdoor classroom. Living in the middle of...
Local Leader Orientation
Local Leader Orientation – Saturday, August 18th, 2018. Local leaders of scout organizations, teachers, principals, FFA advisors and other leaders in the local naturalist community are invited to attend this soft opening of Doe Run Education Works. The...
Grand Opening – Fall 2018
Grand Opening - Saturday, September 15th, 2018. The purpose of this event is to let the public come explore the outdoor educational opportunities Doe Run Education Works provides. Visitors will be encouraged to explore the trails through self-guided and...
Our Mission
The mission of Doe Run Education Works is to provide the Midwestern Tri-state communities with an enhanced knowledge and understanding of outdoor environments and to facilitate instruction of conservation practices that will encourage the responsible use of all natural resources.
About Us
In 1993, Drew and Laura Dukett moved to a 30-acre wooded tract of land just northwest of Roodhouse, Illinois. After witnessing the abundance of deer and other wildlife inhabiting the area, they named their property, Dukett’s Doe Run. Later that Fall, Drew and Laura explored Doe Run with Laura’s father, James Esarey (farmer) and his brother, Dwight Esarey (District Conservationist).
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Discover the World Around You
Volunteering
Trail maintenance, documenting the birds, wildflowers, trees, animals, and even mushrooms that are located on the premises are ongoing projects. Contact us to set up a time to come enjoy a great day outdoors, all year long.
Field Trips
Bring your monthly meeting outdoors! A walk in the woods is just what your group needs to regenerate! Contact us today, to make an appointment to bring your group out to Doe Run Education Works, Inc.
Hiking
Check out the variety of trails and freshwater habitats (pond and stream) offered at Doe Run Education Works, Inc.! A picnic area and small primitive campsite are available for day trips and overnight camp-outs.
Many trees and plants are identified along the way. Contact us now to set up an amazing day outdoors at DREW, Inc.!