Thank You and Happy New Year!

By Alan Branhagen, NLI’s Executive Director I am writing this near the end of our Year End Appeal to replenish funds for Land Acquisition while in the midst of hiring for the Stewardship Team so NLI may be prepared to hit the ground running in 2026. I’m so...

Rockton Pelican Fest 2025

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and the annual return of the American White Pelicans with other migrating birds to the Rock River region when you attend Rockton Pelican Fest, a free, family friendly festival on Sat., May 17, 2025, 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Natural...

Wildflower Yoga

Relaxing Yoga Flow Among the Wildflowers Science continues to reveal the amazing health benefits of spending time in nature, as well as, practicing yoga. So why not infuse them for an ultra healing experience?! Wildflower Yoga is a 1-hour Vinyasa flow for all...

Nygren Wetland Bioblitz

A Rock River Valley City Nature Challenge Event Natural Land Institute is excited to hold a mini-bioblitz at Nygren Wetland Preserve as part of the Rock River Valley City Nature Challenge observation period, April 30 – May 3, 2020. Join NLI staff and volunteers...
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