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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.
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Jun 2026
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 [...]
Little Chickadees and Me: Beaks and Binoculars
This summer, take your little explorer outdoors! Join us for a caregiver + child class for ages 2.5 - 5. Come and learn about nature [...]
Restoration Workday
Location: Depending on the weather and what the stewardship crew is currently working on volunteers might be removing invasive plants or planting native species in [...]
Ecology and Identification of Common Woodland Ferns in Illinois
Join Christopher Evans, a forester of U of I Extension, to learn all about ferns! Ferns are a spore-producing ancient lineage of vascular plants with [...]
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Jun
Moonlight Hike
Join us on a night hike through the woods. On the trails of the Mississippi Sanctuary and Olin Nature Preserve the terrain is light to [...]
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.