Yearly Trail Closure

Yearly Trail Closure

Monday December 15 - Tuesday March 31    
All Day
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 [...]
03 Jan

Moonlight Hike

Saturday January 03    
5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us on a night hike through the woods. On the trails of the Mississippi Sanctuary and Olin Nature Preserve the terrain is light to [...]
Tiny Trekkers: Snowflake Scientists

Tiny Trekkers: Snowflake Scientists

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

Critters and Crypts: Session 1

Tuesday January 06    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This new program is offered exclusively to 6th – 9th grade students! Critters & Crypts is our weekly Dungeons & Dragons group. Journey on quests [...]
08 Jan

Naturally Curious Book Club: Where the Deer and Antelope Play

Thursday January 08    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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.
Tiny Trekkers: Snowflake Scientists

Tiny Trekkers: Snowflake Scientists

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

Critters and Crypts: Session 1

Tuesday January 13    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This new program is offered exclusively to 6th – 9th grade students! Critters & Crypts is our weekly Dungeons & Dragons group. Journey on quests [...]
ECO Homeschool Adventures: Winter Trees and Evergreens

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Winter Trees and Evergreens

Winter Trees and Evergreens Learn to identify trees in the winter by their buds, branching, and bark! We’ll also investigate evergreens and the secret to [...]
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?  [...]
Tiny Trekkers: Snowflake Scientists

Tiny Trekkers: Snowflake Scientists

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

Critters and Crypts: Session 1

Tuesday January 20    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This new program is offered exclusively to 6th – 9th grade students! Critters & Crypts is our weekly Dungeons & Dragons group. Journey on quests [...]
Yoga + Hike: Winter Edition

Yoga + Hike: Winter Edition

Saturday January 24    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Description: A new spin on our classic Yoga + Hike program! You asked – and we agreed! This special winter edition includes a 30 minute [...]
Winter Tree ID

Winter Tree ID

Description: Learn to ID trees from their bark, buds, and branching! This is an adult program open to participants of all ages, but activities will be [...]
Tiny Trekkers: Snowflake Scientists

Tiny Trekkers: Snowflake Scientists

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

Critters and Crypts: Session 1

Tuesday January 27    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This new program is offered exclusively to 6th – 9th grade students! Critters & Crypts is our weekly Dungeons & Dragons group. Journey on quests [...]
ECO Homeschool Adventures: Winter Trees and Evergreens

ECO Homeschool Adventures: Winter Trees and Evergreens

Winter Trees and Evergreens Learn to identify trees in the winter by their buds, branching, and bark! We’ll also investigate evergreens and the secret to [...]
01 Feb

Moonlight Hike

Sunday February 01    
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Join us on a night hike through the woods. On the trails of the Mississippi Sanctuary and Olin Nature Preserve the terrain is light to [...]
Tiny Trekkers: Curiosity Woods

Tiny Trekkers: Curiosity Woods

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

Critters and Crypts: Session 1

Tuesday February 03    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This new program is offered exclusively to 6th – 9th grade students! Critters & Crypts is our weekly Dungeons & Dragons group. Journey on quests [...]
05 Feb

Naturally Curious Book Club: Coyote America

Thursday February 05    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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.