Connecting People With Nature
Nature At The Confluence invites you to stop in for a visit to discover nature just steps from the city. We’re located on about 80 acres surrounded by the Rock River, Turtle Creek and Kelly Creek, and you’ll find scenic beauty during every season. The campus offers a 5-acre prairie restoration, trails, learning gardens, pollinator gardens and programs are held throughout the year for all ages and interests! Visit our calendar to see all we have to offer and come see us soon!
Upcoming Events
Wind Chimes Class with ArtbyKarla
Learn how to make this adorable Wind Chime. ArtbyKarla will show you step-by-step. All the supplies are included in the class. If you have something extra you would like to […]
Find out more »Tuesday Trailblazing
Nature is healing. Studies show time spent outdoors can improve mood, reduce stress, and support the immune system. Recent research suggests that everyone should aim to spend at least two hours […]
Find out more »Wednesday Work Day | Be Part Of Our Green Team!
Join our Green Team! Each Wednesday, 10am-12pm from May 4- Sept 7, we pull on our work gloves and focus on taking care of the land. We invite you to […]
Find out more »Community Fire & Drum Circle
It's Back! Whether you’re a seasoned drummer, or have never picked up a drum, you are invited to participate! We have all kinds of fun percussion instruments for you to […]
Find out more »Tuesday Trailblazing
Nature is healing. Studies show time spent outdoors can improve mood, reduce stress, and support the immune system. Recent research suggests that everyone should aim to spend at least two hours […]
Find out more »Wednesday Work Day | Be Part Of Our Green Team!
Join our Green Team! Each Wednesday, 10am-12pm from May 4- Sept 7, we pull on our work gloves and focus on taking care of the land. We invite you to […]
Find out more »Hatha Yoga
Come flow into your day at The Nature of the Confluence! Join Aaron Wilson for a 60-minute beginners Hatha Yoga class on the bank of Turtle Creek. Aaron's classes move […]
Find out more »Tuesday Trailblazing
Nature is healing. Studies show time spent outdoors can improve mood, reduce stress, and support the immune system. Recent research suggests that everyone should aim to spend at least two hours […]
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Land Acknowledgement
Nature At The Confluence acknowledges that we occupy ancestral Ho-Chunk land, where their people lived at Ke-chunk-nee-shun-nuk-ra, or Turtle village, until an 1832 treaty forced them to cede this territory. For decades federal and state governments repeatedly, but unsuccessfully, sought to forcibly remove the Ho-Chunk from Wisconsin and Illinois. Through our programs we seek to educate visitors about the Ho-Chunk’s legacy of resilience, and honor their ancestors that cherished this land.
Latest News
Dig Up Some History at Beloit Heritage Days Sept 9-11, 2022
We invite you to come dig up some historic adventures during Beloit Heritage Days - September 9-11, 2022. Be ready for more historic adventures during Beloit Heritage Days – September 9-11, 2022. The Beloit Heritage Days Passport will guide you on your...
Ho-Chunk Nation youth paddle from Madison to Beloit in Five Days
From Beloit Daily News | By Jacob Roushia | June 16, 2022 _____________________________________________________________ Over five days, Ho-Chunk Nation youth will go on an educational and spiritual journey following the path of their ancestors which includes the...
Environmental Grant received from Illinois American Water
Nature at the Confluence is pleased to announce that we have received a $1,000 Illinois American Water’s 2022 Environmental Grant to purchase an EnviroScape Model to strengthen our watershed-focused educational programming for K-12 students, scouts, adults and...
Earthwalk Trail will celebrate Earth Day | featuring quotes from Braiding Sweetgrass
To celebrate Earth Day 2022, we are bringing back the popular “EarthWalk Trail” on April 22. We invite you to come walk our trail to find 15 EarthWalk stops where you'll be able to read and ponder our favorite quotes from Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous...