Spring 2020 Fundraiser for Osprey Wilds

Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center (formerly Audubon Center of the North Woods) has weathered many storms over the last 50+ years, but none like COVID-19. Our mission is connecting children and adults to nature through experiential learning, so school closings and restrictions on gatherings are having a devastating impact.

On March 16, we received our first school cancellation due to COVID-19.

This was the first of what will likely be 51 more school cancellations through the end of the school year. This sudden loss of K-12 learners not only means thousands of children will miss out on life-changing experiences in nature, but it also means we are suddenly faced with a K-12 revenue shortfall of more than $225,000. Unfortunately, the projected losses aren’t limited to K-12 school visits. We have growing college, adult and community program cancellations as well, pushing our projected program revenue shortfall for the rest of our fiscal year (June 30) over $300,000, representing 20% of our budget.

With your help, we know we will make it through this-- as we have with every other challenge we’ve faced over our 51 years.

Past school group visiting Osprey Wilds

We are dedicated to instilling a connection and commitment to the environment in people of all communities through experiential learning. We think now more than ever, it is important to remember that nature continues on, with its familiar rhythms and patterns, independent of all the craziness we are currently experiencing. Nature’s infinite capacity to inspire, to heal and to teach us is a gift we take comfort in knowing. 

Thank you for being part of our Osprey Wilds community and believing in us and what we do. We wish you and your family good health and safety during this time and are so very grateful for your support.

-Bryan Wood, Executive Director