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
Become a member
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.
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