Outdoor Education & Inclusion

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Last Updated: Aug 05, 2025, 12:19 PM

Our TON Programs

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To find out more information or register for any of our trainings or workshops, email ton@siu.edu.

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Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center hosts experiential education programs that utilize the many natural resources on and around its 3,400 acres located in beautiful Southern Illinois.

These programs offer opportunities for all people and focus on traditional outdoor activities, environmental education, and adventure pursuits. Touch of Nature is dedicated to providing safe, fun, and inclusive programs that meet the educational, recreational and professional development needs of our customers.

Our Programs

  • Outdoor Education

    Touch of Nature's outdoor education program provides opportunities for shared outdoor experiences and individual growth through experiential and adventure-based learning. Our program is designed to increase environmental awareness and appreciation as well as cultivate curiosity for school groups, teams, cohorts and beyond. 

    group of campers ziplining

  • Camps and Retreats

    Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center offers a variety of exciting, educational, and adventurous summer camps. Our camps provide a great way to mix education, fun and an appreciation of the natural world around us.

    touch of nature campers in a group picture

  • Certifications, Trainings and Workshops

    Touch of Nature offers trainings, workshops and certifications throughout the year. This includes several opportunities for outdoor professionals to receive certifications to add to their professional resumes and vitas. We also offer training for PreK-12 educators, with an emphasis on experiential education.

    Wilderness First Responders Group Photo