Outreach Programs
Bring The Nature Institute to your classroom! Our education staff will bring nature exploration to your school, library, afterschool program, or scout meeting. Programs are available Tuesdays through Fridays, August through May.
Program Length: 30 – 60 minutes
- Educational programs are facilitated by our staff and volunteers
- All materials needed for the program are brought to you!
Program Size: 30 students/program
- Programs can be scheduled back to back for multiple classes.
- Contact us if you would like to arrange a large group program or assembly.
Program Cost: $80/program
- Mileage fees ($0.60/mi) will apply for organizations more than 10 miles away.
Check back in spring of 2024 for additional program topics!
Outreach Program Options

Deposit/Cancellation Policy
Effective Spring 2020, TNI will require full payment for outreach programs received no later than 30 days before the program date. You will receive an invoice and a final confirmation from our staff once your program is on the calendar.
This payment is only refundable in the case of TNI needing to cancel the program due to unforeseen circumstances. If a school cancels their outreach program within two weeks of their scheduled date, payment amount minus a $25 processing fee will be returned to the school.
Contact
If you would like more information regarding Outreach Programs at TNI, please call us at 618-466-9930 or email us at info@thenatureinstitute.org.
Interested in a custom, virtual, or college outreach program? Contact Lauren Scull, the Director of Education, at lscull@thenatureinstitute.org.
SCHEDULE YOUR OUTREACH BELOW USING OUR INTERACTIVE DATE CALENDAR!
Field Trip Availability
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Green Dates = Available
Yellow Dates = Limited availability
Red Dates = Fully booked
Calendar last updated 11/16/23. For exact availability, please contact Lauren at lscull@thenatureinstitute.org. Yellow dates often indicate partial day availability or small group availability.