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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

Aug 2025

Classic Flicks - Corpse Bride

Classic Flicks - Corpse Bride

Saturday August 16    
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
With the recent release of the reimagined Nosferatu we thought why not make 2025 the year of classic horror?  Come experience some thrills and chills [...]
ECO Homeschool Adventures: Something's Fishy

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Something's Fishy

Something's Fishy Dive into a new adventure for the 25/26 school year! Learn about basic fish biology, test your hand at fishing, and create a [...]
Messy Play Day (18 months to 5 Years)

Messy Play Day (18 months to 5 Years)

Saturday August 23    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
 It’s time to get MESSY! Join our education team for a slew of messy activities to take part in. Paint, splash, squish and stomp through [...]
Messy Play Day (6 to 11 Years)

Messy Play Day (6 to 11 Years)

Saturday August 23    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
 It’s time to get MESSY! Join our education team for a slew of messy activities to take part in. Paint, splash, squish and stomp through [...]
Telescope Night

Telescope Night

Description: Have an old telescope laying around, but never use it?  Always wanted to look at the universe through a telescope, but don’t own one?  [...]
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