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April 27- April 30

Take the 2018 City Nature Challenge

We are your host site for this STL regional bio bliz. Head out to our trails, record what your see at work or school, and let's identify our region's biodiversity.
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Olin Nature Preserve- Beaver Falls Creek

Monday, April 30th at 7 p.m.

Healthy Streams and Ecosystems

Listen to Allison Rhanor, project educator for the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, as she dives into the details of waters and streams.
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Friday, May 25 at 7 p.m.

Latte Art Throwdown- Benefit for The Nature Institute

Join presenters the Unseen Stars and the Post Commons for an evening of coffee art and nature!
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Friday, March 16th starting at 9 a.m.

Discovery Day Camp Registration Opens

Get a headstart on your child's summer education with our Discovery Day Camp.
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Become a Member

The Nature Institute works to foster an awareness and appreciation for the natural world through preservation, restoration, and education.

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Very beautiful land and even more beautiful staff!
They love what they do and I’m so
glad they are willing to share their

knowledge and time with the young
children in the Alton area!

TY KONIAK’S STORY

Preservation

Olin Nature Preserve
Mississippi Sanctuary
Kemp and Cora Hutchinson Bird Sanctuary
Freeman, Metzger, Larson Savanna
Heartland Prairie
Cypress Pond

Our trails will be closed to the public from December 1st through March 31, 2018 for restoration.

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 24, 2018

Tuesday

April

24

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

April 25, 2018

Wednesday

April

25

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

April 27, 2018

Friday

April

27

All Day

April 24, 2018

April 25, 2018

April 27, 2018

April 24, 2018

Heartland Prairie Walk

Join us at Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park in…

4550 College Ave
Alton, IL,62002

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April 25, 2018

Discovery Nature Club- Full

Discovery Nature Club is bimonthly, after school program for 2nd,…

2213 South Levis Lane
Godfrey, IL,62035

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April 27, 2018

2018 STL City Nature Challenge

Join The Nature Institute with others in the St. Louis…

2213 South Levis Lane
Godfrey, IL,62035

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday

April

24

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Heartland Prairie Walk

Join us at Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park in…

4550 College Ave
Alton, IL,62002

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