Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 – 5. Preschoolers will explore our 450 acre preserve through hands-on experiences [...]

Put on some boots and bring your sense of exploration. This program is designed for preschool aged children (3 – 5 years old) accompanied by [...]

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 [...]

Join us for a relaxing evening by the fire at The Nature Institute. We’ll take a leisurely twilight hike, followed by s’mores over the fire. [...]

FULL MOON HIKE October 9 - 8:00pm Join us on a night hike through the woods. On the trails of the Mississippi Sanctuary and Olin [...]

This drop off program provides a single camp day for students when schools are closed. Morning snack is included in the program pricing. Spaces are [...]

Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 – 5. Preschoolers will explore our 450 acre preserve through hands-on experiences [...]

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. [...]

Field Guides is a bi-weekly after school drop-off program for middle and high school students. This fall, students will be delving deep into the topic [...]

The Nature Institute is partnering with Brick City Yoga to bring you a relaxing morning out in nature. Join us for a 60 minute hike [...]

Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 – 5. Preschoolers will explore our 450 acre preserve through hands-on experiences [...]

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 [...]

Join The Nature Institute for a magical evening of Halloween fun!  This family-friendly event will include a self-guided hike, face painting, timed star shows in [...]

Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 – 5. Preschoolers will explore our 450 acre preserve through hands-on experiences [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Field Guides is a bi-weekly after school drop-off program for middle and high school students. This fall, students will be delving deep into the topic [...]

Need an evening off? Join us for a Kids Night Out! This 3 hour drop off program includes dinner and an evening of fun for [...]

Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 – 5. Preschoolers will explore our 450 acre preserve through hands-on experiences [...]

Put on some boots and bring your sense of exploration. This program is designed for preschool aged children (3 – 5 years old) accompanied by [...]