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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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Nov 2026
ECO Homeschool Adventures: Bushcraft Basics (6th - 12th)
Bushcraft Basics Learn specialty techniques and skills for living and surviving in the wild. This class will include bush knife skills, cordage making, and friction [...]
Winter Native Seed Sowing
Description: Do you want to learn how to start your native plant garden this winter? Join us for a class on sowing native seeds after [...]
Volunteer: Native Seed Collecting at Heartland
Description: Did you know TNI uses millions of seeds each year to increase biodiversity of the prairies and woodlands on the preserve? Our goal is [...]
06
Nov
Hayner Library Storytime at TNI
Come enjoy story time at The Nature Institute with Ms. Mary Kay from Hayner Library on November 6! Take a walk through our StoryWalk and [...]
09
Nov
Native Seed Cleaning
Volunteers have been busy this fall collecting native prairie seeds, now it is time to prep them for planting. Join us for a morning of [...]
New Registration System, Better Experience for You
The Nature Institute has switched all registration to Amilia SmartRec. Please check out this information page to learn more about setting up your account and registering for programs.