River Bend Nature Center, Inc.

We are inspiring curiosity, respect, and care for nature.

We achieve this through;

• Providing outdoor environmental classes and activities for formal and non-formal groups including K-12 schools, little sprouts, summer camps, scout classes, families, senior living centers and the general public;
• Hosting special events for the community to build relationships through nature;
• Encouraging the love of nature through land stewardship and recreational activities on over 743 acres and 10 miles of multi-use trails

As we enter into 2026 we have made several investments this year that helped improve our overall infrastructure. Because of your support this year we were able to make our planned 2025 investments including the installation of a HVAC units in the main interpretive center and trailside building, trail improvements to Cherry and Raccoon Trails to ensure that our trails are accessible to people with physical barriers, and upgrading our interpretive displays for improved visitor experience.

As we set our sights on our plans for 2026, we need to make sure we start the year in a strong position and that means we need to meet our 2025 financial goals. We must raise another $5,000 before the end of 2025 to meet our goal this year and to ensure our work moves seamlessly into 2026. We're hoping you can help.

A successful 2025 end of year campaign will mean being able to get a jump start on planned 2026 investments including addressing critical habitat restorations, replacing our ash canopy, and better tacking wild parsnip. Beyond our land stewardship, your support will help us roll out new interpretive displays, program curriculum updates, along with better signage and wayfinding along our trails in 2026.

We ask for your generous support today. It is an investment in a priceless community resource. It is a vital investment in our future, and a worthy and enduring legacy.

Thank you for your continued support of River Bend Nature Center as a visitor, donor, or volunteer!

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