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Environmental Education Programs

As one of the Midwest's leading facilitators of outdoor education, Touch of Nature Environmental Center offers exciting outdoor learning experiences in natural resource education, nature interpretation, and resource management

Participants in Environmental Education programs are encouraged to enjoy the beauty of nature while taking a serious look at the intricate mechanisms of the natural world. Our courses are designed to increase environmental awareness, appreciation, and stewardship.

Programs are offered to meet the specific needs of all interested parties including schools, scout groups, science and environmental clubs, teachers, and community, church and university organizations. Program content includes information from numerous areas such as natural history, ecological concepts, resource management, environmental issues, and basic wilderness skills. Your Touch of Nature experience can be designed to supplement and enrich classroom curricula or enhance youth group experiences. With nature as your classroom, it can provide insight to groups of all ages and backgrounds. You are encouraged to request a program that serves your specific needs.

Staff

Our professional, full-time staff is composed of individuals with extensive academic preparation and experience in environmental education, forestry, wildlife sciences, plant and soil science, geology, and recreation. Touch of Nature programs are researched, developed, and updated year-round to assure our participants the most innovative, inspiring, and safe environmental programs available. We believe that the future health of our environment lies in the hands and minds of today's youth. With nature as their classroom, our staff is dedicated to opening the door to environmental awareness and stewardship.

For more information about Touch of Nature's Environmental Education Program, please contact the Environmental Education staff.

If you would like information on other Touch of Nature programs, please e-mail us at tonec@siu.edu