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Touch of Nature Environmental Center

Name: Touch of Nature Environmental Center
Address: 1206 Touch of Nature Road, Makanda, IL, 62958, US

1206 Touch of Nature Road

Makanda, IL 62958

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618-453-1121

The mission of Touch of Nature Environmental Center is to enhance learning, promote professional development, encourage personal and interpersonal development, and increase environmental awareness.

The Center serves Southern Illinois University Carbondale, the region, and the nation as an outdoor laboratory for experiential learning, a field site for research, and a provider of therapeutic recreation, environmental education, outdoor adventure, personal and interpersonal growth experiences and conference service facilities.

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