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Cloverlea Foundation is a Bedford, Virginia-based nonprofit organization focused on sustainability, public history tied to the Cloverlea Farm, astronomy outreach, and immersive nature experiences. We work to honor and advocate for the legacy and intentions of the many benefactors who helped shape the Cloverlea Farm and Claytor Nature Center, while supporting community stewardship, education, and engagement connected to these spaces. Through initiatives such as the Cloverlea History Project, Belk Observatory astronomy programming, Wellness in Nature events, volunteer opportunities, and regional sustainability collaborations, we are building a broader community centered around reciprocity, connection to place, and appreciation for the natural and cultural resources of our region.
Tiered levels of participation and support offers something for all: We will be using a supported/supporting/sustaining model for our programming and tiers of membership and partnerships. We want to offer options that remove cost as a barrier for participation in our program offerings, and we'll be able to do that through different levels of support and collaboration. We also value the time and expertise that our community brings; we'll have volunteer, in-kind, and service opportunities as part of our membership and partnership tiers.
Annual Memberships
Annual Memberships
Join the over 80 members in this friends-of community! Each member will receive a Cloverlea Foundation sticker decal, and be invited to member-only events, volunteer, and programming opportunities either at Claytor Nature Center or at other locations nearby in Bedford. We plan to use spaces at the local library, adjacent farm Peaksville Place, and other nearby partnering organizations' spots to offer mission-aligned experiences and programs. Here is a snapshot of our membership offerings, and you can find more at the membership platform page:
Members have the opportunity to contribute to our volunteer teams:
Wellness in Nature/Environmental Education & Research
Grounds & Trails
Gardens & Agriculture
Outdoor Structures & Amenities
Astronomy Outreach & Planetary Science
History & Cultural Stewardship with the Cloverlea History Project
Events & Fundraising Projects
The Cloverlea Foundation is incorporated with the VA State Corporation Commission as a nonprofit, nonstock corporation.
The Federal EIN for the organization is 33-1346198, and we are an approved tax-exempt 501(c)(3), sub type 509(a)(2) public charitable organization.
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