Jesie Johnston | AmeriCorps Member While existing in a world which is subject to rapid technological advancement, the psychological benefit of being present in nature can become lost. So quickly it has become easy to strain the mind and eyes with media and screens, and so quickly many of us have lost our special connections…
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Sophia Sperduto | AmeriCorps Member Birdwatching, or birding, as a hobby, has been dramatically increasing in popularity. Websites like eBird and iNaturalist make it easier than ever to share sightings and photos of the plants and animals all around us. And I love it! Birds are everywhere. They vary in shape, color, and behavior, and…
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On Thursday, September 18, 2025, we celebrated the installation of a rooftop solar array that will power our programs and deepen our mission: to cultivate and inspire meaningful connections between people and nature, for the benefit of both.
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Paige Manges | Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Central Conservation Before my time at The Nature Place, AmeriCorps was just another word to me. I knew it was an “opportunity” that existed, but I didn’t fully understand the benefits, the impact, or even how it was funded. I know many people feel the same—it’s important, but…
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Erica Black | Facility Rental Coordinator
Every event hosted in our space helps support environmental education, free community programs, and land stewardship efforts. Whether planning a wedding, birthday party, shower, or corporate retreat, your rental directly contributes to nature-based learning and accessible outdoor experiences for our entire community.
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Paige Manges | Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Central Conservation
“Winter Thoughts” highlights the community found at The Nature Place, providing a purpose to be found within the season. At The Nature Place, seasons are uniquely celebrated, giving us all an opportunity to feel the renewed sense of appreciation and perspective on the lessons our natural world continually teaches us.
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Emma Ehlers | Community Program Educator, AmeriCorps Member Why I love the outdoors – My inspiration to serve our environment started at a young age. As a student of an art-focused charter elementary school, my love and dedication for nature evolved throughout years of hands-on, nature based exploration. From handling creatures to standing amongst trees…
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Steph Hanna, our Community Programs Manger writes about the superpowers of one of her favorite marsupials, the Virginia Opossum.
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Cindy Blobam, our Environmental Education Program Manager keeps a collection of lifelike skulls at The Nature Place for hands-on learning opportunities for anyone, at any age.
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Cindy Blobaum, our Environmental Education Program Manager introduces and inspires our community to experience the beauty of tagging migrating monarch butterflies in her approach to connect people to nature for the benefit of both.
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