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The Nature Institute (TNI) is a non-profit land conservation and environmental education organization based in Godfrey, IL. Since its founding in 1980, The Nature Institute’s board and staff have worked to foster an awareness and appreciation of the natural world through education, restoration, and preservation.
Newsletters
May 2026
Tiny Trekkers: Aquatic Odyssey
Aquatic Odyssey Description: Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 - 5. Registration is offered by the month only, [...]
Heartland Prairie Hike
Heartland Prairie Hikes are a long-running volunteer-led hike at Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park in Alton. Join other prairie enthusiasts on the 2nd and [...]
ECO Homeschool Adventures: Bird Biology
Bird Biology Discover what helps birds fly, different wing shapes, and the parts and pieces that make up a bird. Use binoculars to spot our [...]
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May
ECO Homeschool Adventures: Stream Science (6th - 12th)
Stream Science Stomp into some real life aquatic studies. Students will conduct testing on our local aquatic environments through macroinvertebrate samplings and chemical testing. Description: [...]
Missouri Prairie Foundation Spring Plant Sale
The Missouri Prairie Foundation will hold a native plant sale on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at The Nature Institute, 2213 S. Levis Ln., Godfrey, IL [...]
New Registration System, Better Experience for You
The Nature Institute has switched all registration to Amilia SmartRec. Please check out this information page to learn more about setting up your account and registering for programs.