The Nature Institute

The Nature Institute A conservation and environmental education nonprofit organization, that fosters awareness through preservation, restoration, and education.
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Bathrooms will be open most weekdays between 8:30am and 5pm. Remember, no pets allowed on the trails. As an Illinois Nature Preserve our goal is to keep the land as healthy and native as possible. While your pet might not visibly harm the land, there is research to show that animals avoid areas where dogs have been. We want our native wildlife to have full access to every part of our property and not be stressed out by smells of our pets.

06/03/2026

It is camp day 3 for our preschoolers. I think they approve of the new playground fixtures.

What do you know about ferns? Below are two fun facts:Older Than Dinosaurs: Ferns have been on Earth for over 360 millio...
06/02/2026

What do you know about ferns? Below are two fun facts:

Older Than Dinosaurs: Ferns have been on Earth for over 360 million years. They flourished long before flowering plants or dinosaurs even existed.

The Magic Invisible Seed: In the Middle Ages, people thought that because fern spores were invisible, the plant itself held a magical "fern seed." People actually believed that harvesting these seeds on Midsummer's Eve would make them invisible.

Come learn about our native ferns from Chris Evans, an Illinois Forester.

Learn more and register here: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/nature-institute/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=x5XmqAz

Come spend your Mississippi Morning with PBS and The Nature Institute. I will be here until Noon.
05/30/2026

Come spend your Mississippi Morning with PBS and The Nature Institute. I will be here until Noon.

Unplug and unwind as you connect with nature and the ‘more than human world’ in this immersive sensory experience.This i...
05/29/2026

Unplug and unwind as you connect with nature and the ‘more than human world’ in this immersive sensory experience.

This is not a strenuous hike in the woods, but rather a gentle, leisurely walk designed to allow time and stress to melt away as you sink comfortably into the peace of presence that nature can provide.

Join certified nature therapy guide, Jess, for a morning of forest relaxation.

Register Here: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/nature-institute/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=xAowVn1

The final day of camp training holds CPR and First Aid training. All of our staff are now successfully trained! Thank yo...
05/29/2026

The final day of camp training holds CPR and First Aid training. All of our staff are now successfully trained! Thank you Compressions LLC for ensuring we are ready for any emergency this summer.

Today our staff are learning about bats and geology. Give it up for camp counselor, Dirt, for dressing up like a bat for...
05/28/2026

Today our staff are learning about bats and geology. Give it up for camp counselor, Dirt, for dressing up like a bat for us.

Due to parking lot maintenance, no one will be able to park in the parking lot tomorrow (May 28). It will most likely op...
05/27/2026

Due to parking lot maintenance, no one will be able to park in the parking lot tomorrow (May 28). It will most likely open back up after 4 pm. There will be a few spots available first come first serve.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

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2213 S Levis Lane
Godfrey, IL
62035

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