We appreciate the support from all of our members. We would like to specifically show gratitude to our lifetime members:

Barbara Adelman

Bill and Wendy Anderson

Bob and Dorothy Metzger

Carol Woody

Charles and Bonnie Norman

Eddie Agha

Edmund Jacobitti

H.G. Kamper

Jim Struif

Judith Lincoln

Lee Ann and Joe Parmentier

Mary Beth and Curt Paul

Neil and Nan Adams

Rhonda Dial

Barry and Tonya Thornell

Vernon LeClaire Jr.

Virginia Long

Take an active role in assisting The Nature Institute in their mission of preservation, restoration, and education. When you give to a local conservation and environmental education organization like The Nature Institute, you are doing more than just donating. Your dues assist us in providing our community with opportunities for people of all ages to explore and learn about the outdoor world, and help provide healthy habitats for diverse wildlife populations.

Generosity from people like you is the reason that our natural areas such as the Olin Nature Preserve, Hutchinson Bird Sanctuary, and Heartland Prairie, are biodiversity rich habitats. Without you, we could not ensure the enjoyment of the preserve as an outdoor classroom for future generations, thank you.

Go Green with your Membership

A “Go Green” membership will receive all the same benefits as a regular membership, but all renewal reminders and membership materials will be shared with you via email rather than a letter in the mail. A “Go Green” membership helps us to save money on postage, creates less waste, and saves us the time it takes to prepare all those letters for mailing. You will still receive member gifts, like the TNI Calendar, in the mail.

If you would like to become a “Go Green” member, just select the option on the membership form and we will process your membership to be paper free.

Members at all levels enjoy these benefits:

• Free admission to monthly Moonlight Hikes, Telescope Nights, and various seasonal programs.
• Discounted admission to various TNI programs such as Yoga + Hike, Owl Prowl, and Guided Winter Hikes.
• Invitations to Members Only Events.
• Valuable savings on education classes, workshops, and family programs 
• Free subscription to the member e-news

Find the Membership Level that is right for you!

• Individual Membership ($50)– Benefits for 2 individuals
  • $400 value 
• Family Membership ($125)– Benefits for up to 6 individuals
  •  Also included, is early registration for Discovery Day Camp
  • 15% discount on registration total cost for camp (immediate/household family only).
  • $1300 value
• Mississippi Sanctuary Society ($250)– Benefits for up to 8 individuals
  • Also included, is early registration for Discovery Day Camp
  • 15% discount on registration total cost for camp (immediate/household family only).
  • $1700 value
• Olin Observation League ($500)– Benefits for up to 10 individuals
  • Also included, is early registration for Discovery Day Camp
  • 15% discount on registration total cost for camp (immediate/household family only).
  • $2100 value
• Lifetime Member ($1,500)– Benefits for up to 4 individuals for life.
  • Also included, is early registration for Discovery Day Camp
  • 15% discount on registration total cost for camp (immediate/household family only).
  • Over $6000 value