Nature Preserve Foundation at Watershed Nature Center

Nature Preserve Foundation at Watershed Nature Center Learning Center hours: Wednesday from 8 AM - 3 PM. Keep dogs on leashes at all times. Please clean up after your pet. Place all trash in proper containers.

The Nature Preserve Foundation is dedicated to providing environmental education, outdoor recreation, and enjoyment of native habitats for Edwardsville and surrounding communities. To maintain its peaceful beauty and protect wildlife we ask that you observe the following guidelines:
Stay on the trails. No fishing, swimming, biking, or roller blading. Do not feed the wildlife. Leave plants, wild fl

owers, mushrooms, animals, and insects undisturbed. Thank you! Following these rules and regulations will help ensure the preservation of our prairie, wetland, and forest habitats.

Get ready for our June shED Talk at the Watershed Nature Center on June 15 at 6:00 PM! Join Bianca, a local beekeeper pr...
06/10/2026

Get ready for our June shED Talk at the Watershed Nature Center on June 15 at 6:00 PM!

Join Bianca, a local beekeeper practicing treatment-free beekeeping on her homegrown modern homestead, for an introduction to honeybee behavior, hive basics, and the vital role pollinators play in healthy ecosystems. This talk shares an inspiring look at beekeeping rooted in observation, balance, and respect for nature.

Reserve your free tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/shed-talk-barefoot-beekeeping-with-bianca

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June 1-15 is River Days of Action! Happy to share this upcoming webinar being hosted by National Great Rivers Research a...
06/04/2026

June 1-15 is River Days of Action!

Happy to share this upcoming webinar being hosted by National Great Rivers Research and Education Center to learn more about wetlands conservation and how you can take part!

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Did you take home one of the hundreds of free Native Trees that we gave away on Earth Day? Take a picture of it planted ...
05/29/2026

Did you take home one of the hundreds of free Native Trees that we gave away on Earth Day?

Take a picture of it planted and share it on our page as part of our Earth Day Challenge for 2026!

All year we are encouraging everyone to Plant a Tree, Grow a Future!

Anyone (or groups) who plants a tree this year in Edwardsville and our surrounding communities, can upload a picture and share it with us on our Earth Day Challenge pages!

Let us know how many trees are being planted in our community!

Website Link: https://naturepreservefoundation.org/earth-day/earth-day-challenge/

Remember to also stop in and say hi at the Watershed Nature Center! Our new summer hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm!

See you in Nature🌱

Calling all educators!Formal and non-formal educators working with K–12 students are invited to join this hands-on ENTIC...
05/27/2026

Calling all educators!

Formal and non-formal educators working with K–12 students are invited to join this hands-on ENTICE workshop exploring Illinois’ native frogs, salamanders, turtles, and snakes. Preservice teachers are welcome as well.

Participants will learn about current Illinois herpetology research and head into the field for activities like wetland sampling, frog call identification, and radio telemetry. Supplemental classroom resources and materials will be provided, and Professional Development Hours are available.

đź“Ť National Great Rivers Research & Education Center (East Alton)
đź“… Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
đź’˛ $10 (+ $1 convenience fee)
Register at: www.enticeworkshops.com
Come spend a day exploring the wilder side of Illinois.

A big thank you to Joe Bauer with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for a great shED Talk tonight at the Wate...
05/19/2026

A big thank you to Joe Bauer with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for a great shED Talk tonight at the Watershed Nature Center! The rain and lightning kept us from heading outside to roll logs, but we still had a fun evening learning about the hidden world beneath logs and the creatures that live there.

Joe shared tips for responsible log rolling and how to explore nature without disrupting wildlife. He also highlighted helpful IDNR resources for identifying species and learning about appropriate ways to interact with items from nature: dnr.illinois.gov/education/atoz/wildlife-in-the-classroom.html

Thanks to everyone who came out despite the weather!

Join us for our next free shED Talk on June 15 at 6 PM where we’ll learn about beekeeping! shED Talks are held every 3rd Monday of the month at 6 PM at the Watershed Nature Center from March through November.

05/17/2026

Thanks Great Rivers & Routes for shining light on our great community gems!!

Starting next week, the Watershed Welcome Center will officially be open Monday through Friday! Come explore our paved t...
05/13/2026

Starting next week, the Watershed Welcome Center will officially be open Monday through Friday!

Come explore our paved trails, step out onto the dock, chat with our educator, or wander through the Welcome Center and discover the strange, beautiful, and fascinating collection of nature treasures gathered by community members over the past 30 years.

The Watershed is a community space. Come fill it.

Getting down and dirty for science is always the right way to start the day! Nature Preserve Foundation is happy to be p...
05/13/2026

Getting down and dirty for science is always the right way to start the day!

Nature Preserve Foundation is happy to be partnering with the Edwardsville Garden Club as a soil site for the citizen scientist project, "Soil Your Un**es Challenge".

This morning NPF Board Members, Educators, and young citizen scientists buried a pair of cotton un**es into the ground of our watershed as a way to test our soil health and contribute to science.

In 60 days we will dig up the un**es and submit our data to the project. The more the un**es are deteriorated, the healthier our soil!

The Watershed Nature Preserve is one of several soil sites being led by the Garden Club for the challenge.

Stay tuned for July 10 to see the reveal!

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Edwardsville, IL
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