Dunwoody Nature Center Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign

The Dunwoody Nature Center launched its Annual Fund campaign for 2014-2015 and aims to raise $45,000.

Money raised this year will go toward improvements to both the grounds and the facilities at Dunwoody Park, namely the materials and resources needed for repairing signage, displays, and expanding the nature center’s educational programs.

Past years’ fundraising efforts made it possible to add improvements like outdoor classrooms, a renovated cabin space and public restrooms to the Dunwoody Nature Center. The center also added new classes and educational activities to its lineup of programs, including classes on photography, mushroom cultivation, and yoga.

Some of their many family-oriented programs are Friday Night Hikes, the Great Backyard Bird Count, and the Night-Under-the-Stars astronomy program. The Nature Center even hosts Thanksgiving and Winter Break camps to keep young students active and learning while out of the classroom.

To support its operations, the center has established several levels of Annual Fund donation: Lead Donor for donations of $1,000+; Magnolia Donor for donations of $2,000+; and Oak Donor for donations of $5,000+.

Of course, the center accepts donations of any amount. Donations of $50 or more are tax deductible, and those who donate $100 or more will also receive membership benefits.

Donate online to help the Dunwoody Nature Center improve its services to the community, and find a list of current donors here.

A nonprofit organization whose programs and operating budget is funded exclusively through donor contributions, the Dunwoody Nature Center helps the 25,000 park-goers who visit its grounds each year to reconnect with nature.

Related Links:

• Dunwoody Nature Center Offers School Break Camp for Kids
• Late Night Hike at Dunwoody Nature Center
• ‘Beulah Creek’ Opens Theatre Series at Dunwoody Nature Center

Photo courtesy of the Dunwoody Nature Center

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