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Touch of Nature Environmental Center
Southern Illinois University
Mail Code 6888
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-453-1121 | F: 618-453-1188
tonec@siu.edu
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By popular demand, we've added another Eco Day Water Camp, July 5-9
Click here to see a listing of all of our camps and to register.
As a division of SIU Student Affairs, we are working in conjunction with the Main Campus to make sure we are doing what we can to keep people safe from COVID-19 while continuing to serve students and the community as effectively as possible.
During this time, we will continue to work under the guidance of Southern Illinois University and the Restore Illinois Plan to evaluate and provide updates when possible.
If your group has questions or further concerns, please contact us.
Upcoming Events
2021 EdVenture Day Camps
Starting Monday, June 7
2021 Voyageur Leadership Program
Starting Monday, June 7
2021 Camp Little Giant Day Camps
Starting Monday, July 5
Dawg Days New Student Retreat
August 8-11
Wander Down Music Festival
October 8-10
Programs
Touch of Nature hosts experiential education programs, ranging from outdoor education and youth focused workshops to veteran adventures. These programs utilize the many natural resources located here in beautiful Southern Illinois.
Camps and Retreats
Touch of Nature offers a variety of exciting, educational, and adventurous summer camps, including outdoor adventure camps and Camp Little Giant, offering a great way to mix education, fun and an appreciation of nature.
Leave No Trace Trainings
Touch of Nature offers Leave No Trace trainings, including Master Educator courses, Trainer courses, and awareness workshops, teaching ethical outdoor conservation.
Veteran Adventures
Touch of Nature offers environmental programs and events tailored to support veterans' transitions from military life to civilian life.
Help us build our bike trails!
We are working to create several miles of mountain bike trails at Touch of Nature. Volunteers are needed to assist in building the trails.
Basecamp
Basecamp offers a variety of equipment available to rent for your next outdoor adventure, regardless of whether it's for a day or several weeks.
Rentals open to SIU students, faculty, staff, and the community.
Become a member!
Enjoy exclusive discounts and members-only events at Touch of Nature by becoming a member of Touch of Nature.
Already a member? Consider making a donation to a specific program or volunteering at our next event!
Let us host your next event!
We offers several hospitality services, including outdoor spaces, indoor facilities, lodging, dining and custom activities for your next event, meeting and conference.