16
Jul
Nature Journaling at TNI
One of the best ways to learn about the natural world is through your own quiet observations. Join The Nature Institute for a series of [...]
![Classic Flicks for Conservation: Wall-E](https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/come-watch-with-us-7.png)
Classic Flicks for Conservation: Wall-E
Transformers, those robots in disguise, turn 40 this year, so cozy up with a blanket for a movie on the lawn and celebrate these films [...]
![Moonlight Hike](https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/6-1.png)
Moonlight Hike
FULL MOON HIKE Join us on a night hike through the woods. On the trails of the Mississippi Sanctuary and Olin Nature Preserve the terrain [...]
![Heartland Prairie Hike](https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/4.png)
Heartland Prairie Hike
Join us at Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park in Alton for these bimonthly hikes, held on every second and fourth Tuesday April through October. [...]
![Knee High Naturalists](https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2.png)
Knee High Naturalists
Put on some boots and bring your sense of adventure! Put on some boots and bring your sense of exploration! This program is designed for [...]
![Telescope Night: Special Solar Day](https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/7.png)
Telescope Night: Special Solar Day
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? You [...]
![Knee High Naturalists](https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2.png)
Knee High Naturalists
Put on some boots and bring your sense of adventure! Put on some boots and bring your sense of exploration! This program is designed for [...]
12
Aug
FREE Little Birds Yoga
Little Birds yoga class is for ages 2 – 4 years accompanied by an adult. This session is a FREE trial class, but pre-registration is required. Check [...]
12
Aug
Nature Journaling at TNI
One of the best ways to learn about the natural world is through your own quiet observations. Join The Nature Institute for a series of [...]
![ECO Homeschool Adventure: Math In Nature](https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/12.png)
ECO Homeschool Adventure: Math In Nature
Calling all homeschool families! This program takes place on select Wednesdays. Our Elementary sessions meet 10 – 11:30 am with a few exceptions. Sessions fill [...]
![Heartland Prairie Hike](https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/4.png)
Heartland Prairie Hike
Join us at Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park in Alton for these bimonthly hikes, held on every second and fourth Tuesday April through October. [...]
![Messy Play Day (Morning Session)](https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/53143394668_cfb26c0c25_k.jpg)
Messy Play Day (Morning Session)
Join our education team for a slew of messy activities to take part in. Paint, splash, squish and stomp through a variety of sensory – [...]
![Messy Play Day (Afternoon Session)](https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/53143394668_cfb26c0c25_k.jpg)
Messy Play Day (Afternoon Session)
Join our education team for a slew of messy activities to take part in. Paint, splash, squish and stomp through a variety of sensory – [...]
![Moonlight Hike](https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/6-1.png)
Moonlight Hike
FULL MOON HIKE Join us on a night hike through the woods. On the trails of the Mississippi Sanctuary and Olin Nature Preserve the terrain [...]
![ECO Homeschool Adventure: Bug Safari](https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/12.png)
ECO Homeschool Adventure: Bug Safari
Calling all homeschool families! This program takes place on select Wednesdays. Our Elementary sessions meet 10 – 11:30 am with a few exceptions. Sessions fill [...]
23
Aug
Beginner Tree & Plant ID
Learn how to identify trees by their bark, leaves, and branching. This beginner level class will hike roughly 1 mile in total. Recommended for teens [...]
23
Aug
Nature @ Night
Explore nature after dark on the preserve! Join TNI naturalists for some late night experiments, hiking, and exploration for children & teens accompanied by an [...]
![Classic Flicks for Conservation: The Iron Giant](https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/come-watch-with-us-7.png)
Classic Flicks for Conservation: The Iron Giant
Transformers, those robots in disguise, turn 40 this year, so cozy up with a blanket for a movie on the lawn and celebrate these films [...]
![Heartland Prairie Hike](https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/4.png)
Heartland Prairie Hike
Join us at Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park in Alton for these bimonthly hikes, held on every second and fourth Tuesday April through October. [...]
![ECO Homeschool Adventure: Bug Safari](https://www.thenatureinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/12.png)
ECO Homeschool Adventure: Bug Safari
Calling all homeschool families! This program takes place on select Wednesdays. Our Elementary sessions meet 10 – 11:30 am with a few exceptions. Sessions fill [...]