The Nature Institute's trails take a yearly hiatus from December 15-April 1. This means the trails are not available for regular hiking. However, The Nature [...]

Join us for a book club discussion this winter. We will meet at the Mississippi Sanctuary Office and enjoy an amazing view of the Mississippi.

FrogWatch Training & Evening Frog Walk The Nature Institute is excited to host a FrogWatch Gateway Chapter training on Saturday, March 7th, marking the first time this nationally [...]

Springing Back to Life Let’s hike the quiet trails and see the impact of a long winter’s rest on the flora and fauna on the [...]

Great Artdoors Description: Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 - 5. Registration is offered by the month only, [...]

This new program is offered exclusively to 6th – 9th grade students! Critters & Crypts is our weekly Dungeons & Dragons group. Journey on quests [...]

Adaptation Station Why do different birds have different beaks? Why do some animals play dead? Learn how physical and behavioral traits help animals to survive [...]

Join up with our stewardship team and other volunteers to clear out honeysuckle and other invasive species at The Nature Institute. This workday is scheduled [...]

Discover the Elusive American Woodcock in Early Spring Early spring on the prairie is the perfect time to encounter an elusive native of Illinois. Join [...]

Great Artdoors Description: Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 - 5. Registration is offered by the month only, [...]

This new program is offered exclusively to 6th – 9th grade students! Critters & Crypts is our weekly Dungeons & Dragons group. Journey on quests [...]

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?  [...]

Bring your little one for Reggio-inspired forest play. Various invitations will be offered to spark your child’s curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Ages 18 months [...]

Spring is here which means it is time to look for some wildflowers. Our earliest wildflowers are the ones that bloom in the forest before [...]

Great Artdoors Description: Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 - 5. Registration is offered by the month only, [...]

This new program is offered exclusively to 6th – 9th grade students! Critters & Crypts is our weekly Dungeons & Dragons group. Journey on quests [...]

Adaptation Station Why do different birds have different beaks? Why do some animals play dead? Learn how physical and behavioral traits help animals to survive [...]

Predator and Prey Discover predator and prey relationships right here at TNI. Play games, practice your predatory instincts, and show off your prey defenses. Description: [...]

Great Artdoors Description: Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 - 5. Registration is offered by the month only, [...]

This new program is offered exclusively to 6th – 9th grade students! Critters & Crypts is our weekly Dungeons & Dragons group. Journey on quests [...]