The Nature Institute
The Nature Institute is a non-profit conservation organization that provides educational programming to the community.
Start date: Monday, March 2 2026.
Schedule:
Monday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ,
March 2, 2026 ,
Talahi Lodge ,
Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ,
April 3, 2026 ,
Talahi Lodge ,
Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ,
April 7, 2026 ,
Talahi Lodge ,
Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ,
May 19, 2026 ,
Talahi Lodge ,
Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ,
May 29, 2026 ,
Talahi Lodge ,
Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ,
June 3, 2026 ,
Talahi Lodge ,
Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ,
June 12, 2026 ,
Mississippi Sanctuary Office ,
Thursday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ,
June 18, 2026 ,
Mississippi Sanctuary Office ,
Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ,
June 26, 2026 ,
Mississippi Sanctuary Office ,
Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ,
July 10, 2026 ,
Mississippi Sanctuary Office ,
Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ,
July 15, 2026 ,
Mississippi Sanctuary Office ,
Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ,
July 24, 2026 ,
Mississippi Sanctuary Office ,
Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ,
July 29, 2026 ,
Mississippi Sanctuary Office ,
Location: Talahi Lodge | 2121 S Levis Ln, Godfrey, IL, 62035
Description:
Location: We will be working on TNI’s Mississippi Sanctuary Preserve at the bottom of the bluff adjacent to the Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail. Volunteers are encouraged to park in the public parking area at Hoffman Gardens and walk down the bike trail to the worksite. Map of Worksite with Parking Terrain: The terrain will be mostly easy, but there are opportunities to remove honeysuckle on steep hillsides. This is natural forest, so there are many tripping hazards in the form of stumps, vines, sticks, and rocks. The Job: We will be removing invasive species such as honeysuckle, oriental bittersweet, japanese hops, and beefsteak plant just to name a few. These will be removed by hand pulling, and cutting with loppers or saws. TNI staff members will use herbicide as necessary in very targeted methods. TNI staff may be using chainsaws or other power tools during the work day. What to Wear/Bring: Volunteers should wear safe, sturdy shoes that they don’t mind getting dirty. Long pants are required, long sleeves and a hat are encouraged. Bring a filled water bottle. Please wear any extra safety gear you deem necessary. Basic work gloves and hand tools (loppers and hand saws) will be provided Please Note: The ticks are here. Please bring and use your desired bug spray.
- Friday, May 29, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tags: Free Morning (Before 11am) Nature Education
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