Knee High Naturalists
Spring Babies Description: Put on some boots and bring your sense of adventure! Put on some boots and bring your sense of exploration! This program [...]
ECO Homeschool Adventures: Solar Power Palooza (6th - 12th)
Solar Power Palooza While visiting TNI, you might become lost, left behind, encounter confused or inquisitive aliens/monsters, or run afoul with some insane scientists. Your [...]
Yoga + Hike
Description: Moonbird Yoga is headed to the Nature Institute for a 60-minute hike in nature before connecting more in a 60-minute yoga practice with a [...]
Native Plant Sale
Are you ready to plant natives in your yard this year? Join us on May 18th to purchase some locally grown plants. We will have [...]
17
May
REC Fest at the National Great Rivers Museum
The Nature Institute is participating in REC Fest at The National Great Rivers Museum. Come see us there!
17
May
The Great ARTdoors: Make your own Seed Packets
Our spring Great ARTdoors workshops are taught by Jill Haack from the Edwardsville Arts Center. These workshops are open for teens and adults. See below [...]
Spring Edibles (Members Only)
Description: Join our education staff for a leisurely hike to learn about the many edible plants out on the preserve. You’ll learn the basics of [...]
Classic Flicks - Attack of the Giant Leeches
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 [...]
Tiny Trekkers: Bugs and Beasties
Bugs and Beasties Description: Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 – 5. Registration is offered by the month [...]
Tiny Trekkers: Bugs and Beasties
Bugs and Beasties Description: Tiny Trekkers is a once a week drop off program for ages 3 – 5. Registration is offered by the month [...]
ECO Homeschool Adventures: Forestry Fundamentals
Forestry Fundamentals Learn the basics of forestry through examining tree cookies, exploring special tree adaptations, and discovering the elements of a healthy forest. Description: Calling [...]
Forest Playdate
Description: 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 [...]
23
May
Family Friday: Fungus Among Us
Fungus Among Us From molds to mushrooms and more, let’s learn about fungus through hands-on activities. Description: Join us monthly on a Friday evening for [...]
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? [...]
Heartland Prairie Hike
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 [...]
07
Jun
Two Rivers Fishing Fair at Pere Marquette
The Nature Institute is participating at the Two Rivers Fishing Fair at Pere Marquette. Come see us there!
Roaming Naturalists
Description: Roaming Naturalists is a monthly hike designed for adults (all ages welcome) that want to learn more about the natural world. Topics will range [...]
Heartland Prairie Hike
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 [...]
Moonlight Hike
Description: Join us on a night hike through the woods. On the trails of the Mississippi Sanctuary and Olin Nature Preserve the terrain is light [...]
Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing Description: Join Jess Thenhaus, a certified Forest & Nature Therapy Guide, for a unique outdoor experience at The Nature Institute. Forest Bathing is [...]