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

Maple Syrup Festival and Pancake Breakfast. Feb 23-24.

The 2019 Maple Syrup Fest is coming up!

Click Here to register your family!

Family eating pancakes together

Or learn more information here.

Touch of Nature Environmental Center serves Southern Illinois University, the region and the nation as an outdoor laboratory for experiential learning, a field site for research, and a provider of therapeutic recreation, environmental education, adventure education, personal and interpersonal growth experiences and facilities services. Through its four entities,

Touch of Nature strives to create a safe, and fun learning environment for all its guests and participants. Let's get in touch.

NEWS AT TOUCH

New Wilderness First Responder Course Scheduled for Late Spring

WFR spring 2019

Because we are one of the few facilities in the Midwest providing WFR, we are pleased to announce a full WFR course in the spring, May 25-31. For details and registration go here.

How Sweet it is Winter Mini Camp - Feb. 15-16

Winter Mini Camp

Campers 7-12 will learn about tree, winter birds and animals, and the art of maple syrup production. There's an overnight and a day camp component. Find out more information and register here.

Get an Early Start on Summer Camp Registration

campers on pontoon boat

Early bird discounts are available now through March 15. View descriptions on our EdVenture Camps page, and register your camper or campers here.