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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

Jul 2025

Classic Flicks - The Nightmare Before Christmas

Classic Flicks - The Nightmare Before Christmas

Saturday July 12    
9:00 pm - 10:30 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 [...]
18 Jul

Family Friday: Creek Crawl

Creek Crawl Cool off at Sanctuary Falls and test out a cork boat of your own creation. Description: Join us monthly on a Friday evening [...]
Heartland Prairie Hike

Heartland Prairie Hike

Tuesday July 22    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Heartland Prairie Hikes are a long-running volunteer-led hike at Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park in Alton. Join other prairie enthusiasts on the 2nd and [...]
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?  [...]

Aug 2025

Kids Night Out: The Final Hurrah

Kids Night Out: The Final Hurrah

The Final Hurrah Let’s have just one more adventure before we head back to school! Our group will enjoy an evening of games and nature [...]
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