Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 - 5. Registration is offered by the month only, single class registrations [...]

Join us at Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park in Alton for these bimonthly hikes, held on every second and fourth Tuesday, April through October. [...]

Seed collection is a very time-consuming endeavor and we appreciate your interest in helping with this task. In 2023, we will dedicate each Thursday morning [...]

Join us for a 60 minute outdoor sunset yoga practice led by a local instructor. Then, take a 60 minute night hike under the moonlight [...]

Cozy up with a blanket for a movie on the lawn! This free event takes place monthly from April through October. Watch a classic movie [...]

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?  You [...]

Join The Nature Institute staff for a leisurely hike around the preserve to enjoy the fall bird migration. Hikes will occur on scheduled Tuesday (and [...]

Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 - 5. Registration is offered by the month only, single class registrations [...]

Discovery Nature Club is an after school drop-off program for elementary students (1st - 5th grade). This fall, students will meet bi-weekly to explore the [...]

Calling all homeschool families! This new program offering takes place the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10 - 11:30 am. Lessons may include hikes, [...]