DeVries Nature Conservancy

Donations

The DeVries Nature Conservancy is a non-profit organization created through the estate of Jack and Frances DeVries. Donations provide a critical part of expanding DNC's facilities and education programs. Your contributions are greatly appreciated!

DNC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible.

Give the gift of a nature experience.
Make a difference in the nature education of a local child by supporting the costs of programs here at DNC.

        $25       A nature hike for 25 students
        $50      An  education program at DNC
        $75      An education program at their school
        $200    A public program (Birds of Prey, bats, etc.)


You can also donate to the grounds of DNC.
Donations will be publicly recognized.

        $50     Tree for our floodplain restoration
        $100   Benches for public programs
        $500   Picnic table


Thank you for your donation!
To print out a donation form click on the attachment below.

Make checks payable and mail to:
DeVries Nature Conservancy
PO Box 608
Owosso, MI 48867



Thank You

We would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their generous donations:

-Terry Bigger and Bigger's Carpet for donating carpet for our classroom
-The Youth Advisory Council and Baker College for trail benches.
- The Hickey family for their generous donation of 20 boxes of pinecones!
- VGs for donating bagels to "For the Birds"
- Tim Horton's for donating bagels to "For the Birds"
- Marjorie Martindale for her generous donation of a tree and school program, and for being our very first member!

Wish List

At DNC you can also help by donating items needed.

- 30 gallon terrarium
- rubbermaid containers
- 10 gal. aquariums (new or used) with equipment for fish, reptiles
   and amphibians.
- hand-held GPS receivers
- sunflower and thistle seed, suet
- educational artifacts: deer antlers, deer hide, cow hide (with
   hair), unique things you have found in the woods, etc.
- 5 gallon buckets
- 55 gal. plastic drums   (reclaimed, non-chemical)
- utility sink



Book List

Books provide a link to nature in a unique way. By helping to expand our book collection, you can help make us a better resource, and provide a great experience for our school programs.

- A Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carson
- A Fierce Green Fire by Aldo Leopold

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