🌿 A perfect family hiking spot! 🌿 The John M. Olin Nature Preserve is a wonderful place to explore in Godfrey, Illinois just north of St. Louis. This 294-acre nature reserve is owned by the Nature Institute, a non-profit land conservation and environmental education organization. 🌿While the land is privately owned, it is open to the public to hike. There are a variety of trails here from a flat, paved loop to a more rugged 3 mile trek. The preserve offers views of native wildflowers, streams,