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 |