Tanglewood's Top Ten
Top 10 Reasons We Need Nature Centers
Nature Centers like Tanglewood are somewhat unappreciated. This might be because not everyone knows what to do at one or what purpose they serve. There are several great nature centers within driving distance of the Elmira/Corning area (see links at the bottom).
SO, why visit a nature center? I have at least 10 reasons to visit Tanglewood and other nature centers in the area in 2008.
They are:
10. A place to learn about how not-for-profit organizations work. We run on donations, membership, fundraising and grant-help, but no money goes to any owner or corporate head.
9. A place to exercise! Tanglewood has over 9 miles of hiking trails. We also offer snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and have a trail run every year on Father’s Day.
8. A place to see wild animals up close! We have 43 species of animals, most of which are non-releasable and wouldn’t survive without us.
7. A place to volunteer! We have over 100 active volunteers, including 20 Board members.
6. A place to do scout projects! Scouts have made new trails, gardens, a pond deck, bridges, kiosks, signage and more.
5. A place that educates! We see over 14,000 children/year and more than 10,000 adults and families.
4. A place that is a preserve! We have almost 350 acres of land and are adjacent to 300 more Nature Conservancy acres that cannot be developed.
3. A place to work! Tanglewood has 6 employees, many with degrees in science.
2. A place to be artistic! We have glass fusing, watercolor, photography, oil painting and jewelry workshops.
1. A place to connect! With nature, other like-minded people, and your roots as part of the Global ecosystem.
9. A place to exercise! Tanglewood has over 9 miles of hiking trails. We also offer snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and have a trail run every year on Father’s Day.
8. A place to see wild animals up close! We have 43 species of animals, most of which are non-releasable and wouldn’t survive without us.
7. A place to volunteer! We have over 100 active volunteers, including 20 Board members.
6. A place to do scout projects! Scouts have made new trails, gardens, a pond deck, bridges, kiosks, signage and more.
5. A place that educates! We see over 14,000 children/year and more than 10,000 adults and families.
4. A place that is a preserve! We have almost 350 acres of land and are adjacent to 300 more Nature Conservancy acres that cannot be developed.
3. A place to work! Tanglewood has 6 employees, many with degrees in science.
2. A place to be artistic! We have glass fusing, watercolor, photography, oil painting and jewelry workshops.
1. A place to connect! With nature, other like-minded people, and your roots as part of the Global ecosystem.
Visit your local nature center today!
posted by Elaine @ 10:49 AM
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