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UPCOMING EVENTS

May 2026

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Bird Biology

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 [...]
13 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

Missouri Prairie Foundation Spring Plant Sale

Saturday May 16    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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 [...]
Telescope Night

Telescope Night

Description: Have an old telescope laying around, but never use it?  Always wanted to look at the universe through a telescope, but don’t own one?  [...]
Restoration Workday: Invasive Species Removal

Restoration Workday: Invasive Species Removal

Location: We will be working on TNI’s Mississippi Sanctuary Preserve at the bottom of the bluff adjacent to the Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail. Volunteers are [...]

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.

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