Touch of Nature Environmental Center

Conference Services, Facilities and Lodging

Therapeutic Recreation and Camp Little Giant - Creating memories and smiles since 1952.

Adventure Education - Rock climbing, team building, zip lining and more.

Environmental Education

Touch of Nature for Your Holiday Gathering

Enjoy a holiday party with family, friends and colleagues with Little Grassy Lake and our beautiful forest as a backdrop.

Catering options available
Fun rustic atmosphere
Fireplaces available
Formal or informal
Free Wi-FI

Book your holiday party today. Call us at 618/4531121 or email tonec@siu.edu.

NEWS AT TOUCH

Great Rivers Wilderness Skills Institute

Touch of Nature is proud to host the first ever Great Rivers Wilderness Skills institute, November 13-15. Welcome to everyone attending.

Wilderness First Responder Courses

WFR Training Course

All students successfully completing this 72-hour course will receive a three-year certification from Wilderness Medical Associates. Topics include patient assessment, equipment improvisation, environmental and back country medicine, wilderness rescue and much more.

WFR Full Course
Jan 2-10, 2019

WFR Recertification
Jan 11-13, 2019

For more information, visit our WFR event page. Registration for meals/lodging can be found on that page or by clicking on the links to the right under "Upcoming Events."