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Click the link with the arrow to contribute to the specified fund. If recurring donations have been set up for a fund, a "Schedule Donation" link will appear for that fund. Click the Schedule Donation link to make a recurring donation.
Adopt a Tree - Be a Climate Activist

Your $39 sponsorship will purchase a native tree or shrub, white oak stake, grow tube or protective cage.

Your plant will be planted by students/volunteers within a year, this is a great way to help the environment of our planet. Do your part, sponsor at least 1 new tree per year per person.

Our goal is to plant 200 new plants this year.


Your plant adoption* will purchase a tree, shrub, or native plant that, within a year will be planted by student/volunteers for you at the McKaig Nature Center or other nearby open space.

 

1 smaller plant: $39  -  2 smaller plants: $69  -  3 smaller plants: $99

1 larger tree/shrub: $109  -  2 larger plants: $199  -  3 larger plants: $269


 

students planting ferns

* We reserve the right to combine sponsorships to plant larger specimen as needed for the target location. 


Proceeds benefit environmental education programs for students. 


McKaig Nature Education Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, so your contribution to our center is fully tax deductible as allowed by relevant law.

$4,169.00 received toward our goal of $6,000.00
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Gift a Tree and Help the Environment

The McKaig Nature Education Center tree program is a thoughtful gift for nature-loving friends and family members and a great way to help our environment.

Your plant gift* will purchase a native tree or shrub, white oak stake, grow tube or protective cage that within a year will be planted by student/volunteers for you and your gift recipient at the McKaig Nature Center or other local open space.

 

1 smaller plant: $39  -  2 smaller plants: $69  -  3 smaller plants: $99

1 larger tree/shrub: $109  -  2 larger plants: $199  -  3 larger plants: $269


Clicking the link brings you to an order page, enter your contact information and:


* We reserve the right to combine sponsorships to plant larger specimen as needed for the target location. 


Proceeds benefit environmental education programs for students. 


McKaig Nature Education Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit conservancy, so your contribution to our center is fully tax deductible as allowed by relevant law.


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Old Roberts School Preservation Fund
Our 1850's one room Schoolhouse serves a creative classroom and historic community meting place. Your generosity will help keep Old Roberts Schoolhouse the inspiring place of education and a great place to meet with neighbors.
 
Old Roberts Schoolhouse in October snow

McKaig Nature Education Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, so your contribution to our center is fully tax deductible as allowed by relevant law.
$986.00 received toward our goal of $5,000.00
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Open Space Fund
Open Space Preservation through Land Acquisition and Regulatory Advocacy.

This strategy focuses on the acquisition of undeveloped or developed land to lessen or prevent the impacts of over development on our community’s assets. In general, the strategy requires the following steps: (1) identification or mapping of available open space, (2) prioritization of parcels, and (3) acquisition of property or advocating for use restrictions at the municipal and state levels.

Your contribution to this fund will help achieve these goals. Acquisition of land can take a number of forms. The McKaig Nature Center may purchase land from willing sellers outright, receive a donation of private land, or negotiate deed restrictions on the use of public or private lands.
 
 
McKaig Nature Education Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, so your contribution to our center is fully tax deductible as allowed by relevant law.
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Scout and Student Project Fund

Throughout McKaig's history, Gold (Girl Scouts), Eagle (Boy Scout) projects along with High School Senior projects have been completed in and around the McKaig park, these projects not only make visiting McKaig a more enjoyable experience, help mold these young adults to be good citizens and projects prove very beneficial to our environment too.

 

Though fundraising is usually a key component for these projects that the Scouts and Students perform, this detail can detract from the project itself and the burden often falls onto the Scout/Student's family to fully fund the completion of the project. 

 

In special cases, when this financial burden proves to stall a project or causes a severe family financial burden, through this fund the McKaig Nature Center provides a matching grant of up to $400 per project.

 

Scouts Eagle Trail Name project

 

McKaig Nature Education Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, so your contribution to our center is fully tax deductible as allowed by relevant law.

$822.00 received toward our goal of $2,400.00
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Ben Hodgkins Memorial Scholarship Fund

The nature of childhood has changed since we went to school. Kids have moved indoors during the last two decades especially in urban areas, taking a physical and mental toll on them. The negative impact of decreased time outdoors includes a doubling of the childhood obesity rate, as well as declining creativity, concentration and social skills.

Connecting children and nature has great health benefits. Studies show outdoor time help children grow lean and strong, enhances imaginations and attention spans, decreases aggression, and boosts classroom performance. Furthermore, children who spend time in nature regularly are shown to become better stewards of the environment.

Donations to this fund are used for education programs for underprivileged students and children from disadvantaged areas.

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 Ben Hodgkins frequently visited the McKaig park with his son to instill an appreciation about learning nature.

McKaig Nature Education Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, so your contribution to our center is fully tax deductible as allowed by relevant law.

$3,970.00 received toward our goal of $5,350.00
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Rebuild McKaig Park Fund

Fund to help mitigate the severe damages caused by the erosion and wear.

• Rebuild damaged bridges.

• Repair storm water mitigation efforts.

• Fix erosion issues along the trails.

 

Cadet trail 13 storm rain overflowing stream

Photo: Cadet trail by marker White 13 during rain storm

 

McKaig Nature Education Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, so your contribution to our center is fully tax deductible as allowed by relevant law.

$17,340.00 received toward our goal of $24,700.00
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Transform Discovery Into Legacy
The McKaig Nature Education Center is where discovering nature happens on a daily basis, a place where the sense of wonder is continually awakened, and an ethos of care for nature is instilled. We strive to make outdoor education, exploration and experience accessible to all.

Pass on your values and honor your loved ones by helping to create a lasting legacy. Your gift will help to continue our mission of enriching lives and inspiring all to care for nature through the connection among people, nature and community.
 
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McKaig Nature Education Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, so your contribution to our center is fully tax deductible as allowed by relevant law.
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Memorial Garden - Non-Members

Memorial Garden to remember loved ones, both 2 legged and 4 legged, who enjoyed visiting the peaceful woods of McKaig Nature Center.


Minimum donation for non-members - $180.

 

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McKaig Nature Center strives to maintain a permanent memorial for all loved ones. However, to ensure the long-term sustainability of this program, we may need to archive memorial markers after a period of inactivity. We will notify you beforehand and offer the opportunity to maintain the memorial with renewed engagement.


McKaig Nature Education Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, so your contribution to our center is fully tax deductible as allowed by relevant law.

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Sponsorships

Organizations or individuals who provide sponsorships

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Event Fees

To pay for an event.

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Trailblazer $1000 and up!

Click on the "Donate" button below to make your sponsorship investment.


• Large sponsor acknowledgement in expo area.

• Sponsor logo on website & race tees

• Complimentary race registrations & tees x5

• Custom area sponsorship (ie. Awards Podium)

• Recognition on race day announcements & pre-race day posts.

• Custom banner at start/finish line

• Exclusive Sneak Peek Event

• 5 free annual McKaig Park Memberships

• Blow horn to start race


Supersize your sponsorship! Our two biggest events are a month apart. Add $100 to any race sponsorship, and receive a sponsorship package to our Fall Gala that includes multiple sponsor logos+ 2 Gala tickets.

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Pathfinder $400 - $999

Click on the "Donate" button below to make your sponsorship investment.


• Sponsor acknowledgement in expo area.

• Sponsor logo on website & race tees

• Complimentary race registrations & tees x2

• Custom area sponsorship (ie. Awards Podium)

• Recognition on race day announcements & pre-race day posts.


Supersize your sponsorship! Our two biggest events are a month apart. Add $100 to any race sponsorship, and receive a sponsorship package to our Fall Gala that includes multiple sponsor logo placements (online and at event) + 2 Gala tickets. Simply add $100 to your sponsorship below.

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Explorer $250 - $399

Click on the "Donate" button below to make your sponsorship investment.


• Sponsor acknowledgement in expo area.

• Sponsor logo on website & race tees

• Complimentary race registration & tee


Supersize your sponsorship! Our two biggest events are a month apart. Add $100 to any race sponsorship, and receive a sponsorship package to our Fall Gala that includes multiple sponsor logos+ 2 Gala tickets.

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Expo $100 - $249

Click on the "Donate" button below to make your sponsorship investment.


• Sponsor acknowledgement in expo area.


Supersize your sponsorship! Our two biggest events are a month apart. Add $100 to any race sponsorship, and receive a sponsorship package to our Fall Gala that includes multiple sponsor logos+ 2 Gala tickets.

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