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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
Sep 2026
ECO Homeschool Adventures: Migration Nation
Migration Nation Investigate the journey that monarch butterflies make each fall season! Learn how scientists are tracking these tiny pollinators and what makes a monarch [...]
ECO Homeschool Adventures: Meadow Magic (6th - 12th)
Meadow Magic The last of the pollinators are out while the pollen is still fresh! Learn about our local pollinators, catch and tag Monarch butterflies, [...]
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? [...]
Missouri Prairie Foundation Fall Plant Sale
The Missouri Prairie Foundation will hold a native plant sale on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at The Nature Institute, 2213 S. Levis Ln., Godfrey, IL [...]
Yoga + Hike
Description: Moonbird Yoga is headed to the Nature Institute for a 60-minute hike in nature before connecting more in a 60-minute yoga practice with a [...]
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.