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Dear Rancocas Supporter:
Best wishes go your way as we look to celebrate the upcoming holidays—your support of the Rancocas Nature Center has allowed us to continue with our mission of providing environmental education and stewardship. We reach out to you during this time of giving as your contributions are an important part of our funding. The nature center is a vibrant, year-round facility in its 45 th year of operation. Each season, it continues to expand its reach and looks to engage young and old in the natural world. Stewardship of the preserve is ongoing thanks to our many committed volunteers. And importantly, Rancocas’ well-used nature trails continue to offer a welcome respite for hiking, wildlife observation, relaxation, and exercise. Through your past generous support, the Rancocas Nature Center has been able to offer unique events & programs. Year-round guided hikes for families and adults in the preserve and on Rancocas State Park trails Daily summer day programs—engaging children with nature & science through hands-on activities Nature Journaling, Woodsy Wonderers, Science Outdoors Little Sprouts — share the outdoors with children Special events, i.e. Santa Quest and Maple Sugaring, are popular, educational, and fun Scout & Eagle Scout merit badges & programs, school field trips, nature-oriented birthday parties, art workshops, and a variety of environmental & historical experiences for teens and adults all utilize the center. The Rancocas Nature Center also maintains the Visitors Center with its museum, nature store, and live animal displays; manages wildlife-friendly gardens, hosts Eagle Scout projects, schedules seasonal bus trips, and sponsors the Rancocas Nature Center Outdoor Photography Club and a Rancocas Garden Club. To continue, we need to reach out to you for your support during this annual End-of-Year Appeal--every one of our supporters has a role to play. Please make a donation today by contributing to the Rancocas Nature Center online, or by mailing a check to the Center, or by visiting us and making your donation in person. Creating an environmental awareness has never been so important for people and the planet. Be sure to check with your employer (or former employer if you are retired) to see if they will match your donation. Thank you for being a valuable partner of the Center. Your contribution can help us celebrate another successful year! Sincerely, William Holloway President of Friends of the Rancocas Nature Center The Friends of the Rancocas Nature Center (FRNC) serves as the supporting non-profit financial arm of the Rancocas Nature Center and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, FED ID #46-2470627. |
Three Ways to Donate: 1. Donate via mail by printing and returning the RNC Gift Form. 2. Donate in person at the Center. 3. Click on the Donate link below to give online. 
Employer Matching of Your Donation
When you make a donation to the Rancocas Nature Center be sure to check with your employer, or if retired your former employer, to see if they will match your donation. The Friends of Rancocas Nature Center has Federal non profit status as a 501(c)(3) organization, a key criterion for matching. Employers may match some or all of the dollar amount of a donation, or in some cases will provide a donation based on volunteer hours of a current or retired employee. |
