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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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UPCOMING EVENTS

May 2026

01 May

Moonlight Hike

Friday May 01    
8:30 pm - 9:45 pm
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 [...]
Little Sprouts Garden Party

Little Sprouts Garden Party

Little Sprouts Garden Party - Ages 2.5 - 6 are invited to a special spring program! Children will investigate our vermicompost bin, plant their own [...]
Roaming Naturalists: May We Move

Roaming Naturalists: May We Move

Tuesday May 05    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
May We Move Along the Mississippi Flyway we see many, many spring migrants. Lets look and listen for these tiny birds that are only here [...]
Tiny Trekkers: Aquatic Odyssey

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, [...]
Yoga + Hike

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.

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