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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 2025
Tiny Trekkers: Animal Architects
Animal Architects Description: Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 - 5. Registration is offered by the month only, [...]
After School Explorers: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
After School Explorers is an after school drop-off program for elementary students (1st - 5th grade). This year, students will meet weekly on Tuesdays from [...]
Homeschool Field Day - Fall Field Day
Homeschool Field Day will be offered twice in the 2025/2026 school year. This special drop off program is for 3rd - 5th graders from 10 [...]
Kids Night Out: Geology Rocks
Geology Rocks What’s so interesting about rocks anyways? Learn what rocks can tell us and how to identify different types during this evening program! Description: [...]
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 [...]