Our Mission Statement

The purpo
se of the Land for Learning Institute is to create the opportunity for individuals to have life changing experiences promoting personal growth and awareness of the natural world through outdoor, experiential environmental education programs. In the course of the partnerships with schools and organizations both public and private, the Land for Learning Institute strives to empower individuals to become caring and active stewards of their communities.
 

CANOE EXPEDITIONS

  1. BulletLeave No Trace Camping

  2. BulletBasic Camping Skills

  3. BulletIntermediate Canoe Skills

  4. BulletSnorkeling

  5. BulletFishing

  6. BulletOutdoor Cooking

  7. BulletAstronomy

Elderhostel Programs  

  1. BulletTracing the Trail of Tears

  2. BulletBirding and the Southern Illinois Wine Trail

  3. BulletIntergenerational Programs: Canoeing, Kayaking, and Caving

Teacher Training

“Teach Your Children Well...”

  1. BulletTeacher Field Days

  2. BulletLeopold Education Workshops

  3. BulletEnvironmental Education

  4. BulletAssociation of Illinois


SCHOOL CAMPS

  1. BulletCanoeing

  2. BulletAquatic Critter Investigations

  3. BulletTeam Building

  4. BulletNaturalist Quest

  5. BulletNight Hike

  6. BulletOwl Prowl

  7. BulletAstronomy

  8. BulletCampfire

MORE KIDS IN THE WOODS

NATURE PROGRAMS

  1. BulletCave Exploration

  2. BulletNaturalist Quest

  3. BulletRotten Log Studies

  4. BulletNative Traditions

Cache River Wetland Ecology

  1. BulletMacroinvertebrate Exploration

  2. BulletNatural & Cultural History

  3. BulletCanoeing

Team Building & Leadership

  1. BulletBuild the Strength of Your Team

  2. BulletImprove communication skills

  3. BulletEmpower leadership

  4. BulletEnhance cooperation

Custom Expeditions

  1. BulletDesigned to meet the focus of your group

  2. BulletCoral Reef Ecology in Belize

  3. BulletHigh School Biology Clubs

  4. BulletUniversity Extension classroom trips