# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Roaming Naturalists: Heartland Prairie in Full Bloom
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Ramona for a leisurely hike at Heartland Prairie (near Gordon Moore Park). The asters should be in full bloom and we might even be able to do some volunteer seed collecting for TNI.

Easy to moderate hike.  You will also want a water bottle, a wide brim hat, and good hiking shoes.

Heartland Prairie is off of College Ave in Alton, IL. The turn in is directly across the road from the main entrance to Gordon Moore Park.

Description:
Roaming Naturalists is a monthly hike designed for adults (all ages welcome) that want to learn more about the natural world. Topics will range from birds to plants to insects and beyond. While each hike will have a topic of focus, we will allow the interest of the group and the surprises that nature throws at us to determine what we learn on our hike.

Meet your guide at the trail head parking lot. Hikes will range from 1-2 miles (rarely 3 miles) and easy to moderate terrain. These hikes will occur rain or shine. In the event of icy conditions, or excessive snow, the hike may be canceled. The Nature Institute closes for the weather when Alton Public Schools close.

Program Fees:
Free, but donations are appreciated

Registration Required:
No, but preferred (You will receive a reminder email if you register ahead of time.)
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/nature-institute/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=bDEQdQq

Things to bring: 
Reusable water bottle
Bug spray 
Dress in layers
Appropriate footwear
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/godfrey/roaming-naturalists-heartland-prairie-in-full-bloom/200030243891535
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Godfrey
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2213 S Levis Ln, Godfrey, IL, United States, Illinois 62035
- **lat**: 38.91875
- **long**: -90.22717
- **full address**: 2213 S Levis Ln, Godfrey, IL, United States, Illinois 62035

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Roaming Naturalists: Heartland Prairie in Full Bloom
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/45428289ebcb1df325546a75071de76a9612da65faa317fe1248495ab39e47fc-rimg-w800-h600-dcb8b8b8-gmir?v=1787153967

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Roaming Naturalists: Heartland Prairie in Full Bloom being held?
  - **A:** Roaming Naturalists: Heartland Prairie in Full Bloom takes place on Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 08 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am at 2213 S Levis Ln, Godfrey, IL, United States, Illinois 62035.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Roaming Naturalists: Heartland Prairie in Full Bloom?
  - **A:** Roaming Naturalists: Heartland Prairie in Full Bloom is organized by The Nature Institute.

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