Touch of Nature Enviornmental Center
1206 Touch of Nature Rd., Makanda, IL 62958
Hiking & Trails
Programs offer opportunities in both adventure and environmental education, and meet the needs for a wide range of groups, businesses and organizations. Touch of Nature is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art education and recreation.
Just 8 miles south of Carbondale, Touch of Nature borders the Shawnee Forest. It is a 3,100 acre wooded retreat area perfect for group events. Located in the City of Makanda, IL.
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Midwest Environmental Education Conference at Touch of Nature
Touch of Nature • Nov 13 – Nov 15
The Environmental Education Association of Illinois will hold the Midwest Environmental Education Conference (MEEC), from November 13th to 15th in Makanda, IL. to connect with a…
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Holiday Open House at Blue Sky Vineyards
Blue Sky Vineyards • Nov 28 – Nov 29 @ 11AM
Blue Sky Vineyard is a perfect destination along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail to kick off the holiday season.
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Holiday Open House At Blue Sky Vineyard
Blue Sky Vineyards • Nov 28 – Nov 29 @ 1PM
Anchoring the eastern end of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, Blue Sky offers a taste of Tuscany in the hills of Southern Illinois
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Mountain bike trails at Touch of Nature
Makanda
The Trails system offers over 10 miles of multi-use trails for bikers, hikers, and runners only; as well as a Kid’s Terrain Park.
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