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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

Sep 2025

Tiny Trekkers: Animal Architects

Tiny Trekkers: Animal Architects

Tuesday September 02    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Animal Architects Description: Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 - 5. Registration is offered by the month only, [...]
Knee High Naturalists: Marvelous Mammals

Knee High Naturalists: Marvelous Mammals

Saturday September 06    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Marvelous Mammals Description: Put on some boots and bring your sense of adventure! Put on some boots and bring your sense of exploration! This program [...]
Moonlight Hike

Moonlight Hike

Sunday September 07    
8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Description: Join us on a night hike through the woods. On the trails of the Mississippi Sanctuary and Olin Nature Preserve the terrain is light [...]
Roaming Naturalists: Native Fall Fruits

Roaming Naturalists: Native Fall Fruits

Tuesday September 09    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Native Fall Fruits Fall is when the fruit is ripe. Let’s hike around and see if we can find any fruits to try along the [...]
Tiny Trekkers: Animal Architects

Tiny Trekkers: Animal Architects

Tuesday September 09    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Animal Architects Description: Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 - 5. Registration is offered by the month only, [...]
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