“The creation of a thousand forests is in one Acorn.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Acorn Society brings together some of our most generous and passionate supporters, those who are truly dedicated to advancing the Nature Center’s mission to create responsible caretakers of the environment. Members are asked to make a three year commitment to supporting the Nature Center’s mission with a membership at or above the Explorer level ($250).

Your membership in the Acorn Society provides the financial foundation the Nature Center needs to grow and, at the same time, helps the thousands of children who visit us every year establish their own roots in the natural world.

All Acorn Society Members receive:

  • Free admission to Wildlife Education Campus and Grasshopper Grove

  • Discounted Member rates for programs and events including Summer Camp

  • 10% Discount in our Nature Shops

  • Automatic usage of the ANCA Program: Free or discounted admission at over 120 Nature Centers in USA and Canada (see information below)

  • Receive perks and discounts at many amazing local business with our Main Street Supporters program!

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Members of the Acorn Society make a 3 year commitment to a gift of $250 or more per year.
Their forward thinking generosity assures the long term stability of the Nature Center and its education programming. To learn more about the Acorn Society, please call Jessica at 845-534-5506 x 215

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Click here for a list of ANCA Centers and included benefits. Please contact the destination center directly for details and to learn of any special restrictions.