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Touch of Nature
Environmental Center
Mail Code 6888
Southern Illinois University
1206 Touch of Nature Road
Makanda, Illinois 62958
Phone: 618 | 453-1121
Fax: 618 | 453-1188
Email: tonec@siu.edu
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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.
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
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