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You are visiting our website during a period of growth and transition for The Institute. Our mission—which we have fulfilled for 31 years—remains the same. Explore the future with us! Read more >

Whoooo wants to go on
an Owl Walk?
Thursday, Nov. 4

Join Dr. Doris Goldman
Explore Antietam Meadow
Saturday, Nov. 6

Winter Sky
Star Gazing
Monday, Dec. 6

Embrace the Season
Winter Solstice Celebration
Sunday, Dec. 19

Why did The Institute
leave Renfrew?
Read all about that here. 

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