In recent years, The Friends membership and grant raising efforts have helped provide for:
Renovations to RCPD properties including The Gorman Nature Center, the B&O Bike Trail, and the Fleming Falls Preserve.
Educational opportunities for the public (birding, pollinator festival, etc.).
Supplies and volunteers for school-aged children and pre-school children both on-site and off-site.
Regularly occurring expenses such as postage, the quarterly newsletter, animal food and supplies, and volunteer appreciation events.
There are three options:
Fill in the online membership form (below) then use the DONATE button (above) to submit your payment. (Be sure to indicate "Membership" when submitting your payment.)
Download and print this membership form and mail it with your check to Gorman Nature Center 2295 Lexington Ave., Mansfield OH, 44907.
Volunteers who have accumulated 40 hours of service are eligible for free membership. Submit documentation with dates, hours, activity, and location by email (gormannaturecenter@gmail.com with "Friends Membership" in the subject line) or regular mail, in addition to a completed membership form (online or printed).