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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
May 2025
Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing Description: Join Jess Thenhaus, a certified Forest & Nature Therapy Guide, for a unique outdoor experience at The Nature Institute. Forest Bathing is [...]
Knee High Naturalists
Spring Babies Description: Put on some boots and bring your sense of adventure! Put on some boots and bring your sense of exploration! This program [...]
Spring Edibles (Members Only)
Description: Join our education staff for a leisurely hike to learn about the many edible plants out on the preserve. You’ll learn the basics of [...]
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May
The Great ARTdoors: Spring Flowers
Our spring Great ARTdoors workshops are taught by Jill Haack from the Edwardsville Arts Center. These workshops are open for teens and adults. See below [...]
Tiny Trekkers: Bugs and Beasties
Bugs and Beasties Description: Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 – 5. Registration is offered by the month [...]