Activities and events for every age group occur year round at theNate. Content Creators impress their followers with the unique shots of art and nature at theNate; Outdoor and Fitness Enthusiasts enjoy walking, jogging and exploring the grass paths through 100 acres of open landscape; Art Lovers visit this important world-class collection often - always finding something new; Nature Experts of all ages celebrate the Illinois prairie restoration of the Butterfly Ranch, chronicling the abundant Illinois native plants, insects, birds and animals. Join us for one of our community events, or explore on your own using the free Otocast app on your smart phone.

2026 Calendar of Events at theNate

2026 Event Calendar Coming Soon

As we wind down 2025, we are excited to plan for 2026 and bring back fan favorites, with a few new things in the mix.

Save-the-Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 for "The Prairie Party at theNate" 

watch for updates on our Outdoors@theNate school program, pubic tours, and visiting artists.

Stay up-to-date on new events through our website and social media pages:

www.instagram.com/_thenate_

https://www.facebook.com/thenate.gsu