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The quality of your everyday life is influenced by nature: The air you breathe, the water you drink, the food you eat, and the environment in which you live are all affected by nature. The Macon County Conservation Foundation actively works to restore and preserve local natural areas, to ensure a good quality of life for not only you, but your children and your children’s children. Established in 1981 by two Macon County Conservation District employees, Janet Atkins and Rodney Washburn, the foundation began as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation known as the Natural Heritage and Wildlife Foundation. In 2003, the name changed to Macon County Conservation Foundation. Our Mission To restore and preserve Macon County’s natural and cultural resources through the Macon County Conservation District, and promote education about these resources.

OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT THE BOUNDARY WATERS AND TO CONNECT PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO THE WILDERNESS, SO THAT THIS AND FUTURE GENERATIONS CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS SPECIAL PLACE.

See Schedule OEstablished in 1986, Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is the non-profit transforming and revitalizing Buffalo Bayou. The organization's geographic focus is the 10-square mile stretch of the bayou that flows from Shepherd Drive, through the heart of downtown into the East End, and on to the Port of Houston Turning Basin. BBP creates and cares for inclusive public spaces such as Buffalo Bayou Park, constructs hike and bike trails, removes trash and debris from the waterway, and promotes the economic and social well-being of surrounding neighborhoods through affordable housing. BBP also activates the bayou with unique programs, public art, volunteer events and recreational opportunities that enrich Houston's quality of life.

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Audubon Nature Institute Foundation's Mission is to raise funds in support of the facilities, programs, and other activities managed by Audubon Nature Institute.

WETLANDS AMERICA TRUST, INC. (THE TRUST) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN 1985 TO EXPAND DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC'S (DU'S) MISSION TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN THE PROTECTION OF THE NATURAL BALANCE OF WETLANDS ECOSYSTEMS ENSURING THE FUTURE VIABILITY OF WATERFOWL AND OTHER WETLAND WILDLIFE IN NORTH AMERICA. THE TRUST OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF DU AND COMPLIMENTS DU'S DOMESTIC HABITAT PROGRAMS IN HARMONY WITH DU'S CONSERVATION PRIORITIES. THE TRUST IS ALSO A FIDUCIARY FOR DU AND MANAGES ENDOWMENTS AND REVOLVING FUNDS. DU IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE TRUST.

THE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY FOUNDATION IS A LEADING VOICE FOR U.S. PROTECTED WATERS, WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES TO CONSERVE AND EXPAND THOSE SPECIAL PLACES FOR A HEALTHY OCEAN, COASTS, AND GREAT LAKES. WORKING TOGETHER, WE SAFEGUARD SPECIES AND THE PLACES THEY CALL HOME, AND PRESERVE AMERICA'S MARITIME RESOURCES.

OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENS ENRICHES LIVES AND INSPIRES PEOPLE TO LIVE IN HARMONY WITH THE NATURAL WORLD. OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENS IS DEDICATED TO THE CREATION, CONSERVATION, AND INTERPRETATION OF GARDENS AND PLANT COLLECTIONS HARDY TO THE AMERICAN MIDWEST OR NATIVE TO THE WORLD'S TROPICAL FORESTS FOR STUDY, ENJOYMENT, AND PUBLIC BENEFIT. THE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP OF OLBRICH BOTANICAL SOCIETY AND THE CITY OF MADISON PARKS DIVISION MAKES THE MISSION POSSIBLE.

PROTECT THE FINANCIAL SECURITY AND MISSION OF DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS.

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION, TRAINING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, PERSONAL GROWTH AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OF THE CORPSMEMBERS WHILE PROTECTING AND ENCHANCING CALIFORNIA'S NATURAL RESOURCES.

SONORAN DESERT CONFERENCE CENTER PROVIDES MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WITH A PLACE TO GATHER FOR GROUP ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, HISTORICAL EVENTS, PUBLIC GATHERINGS, COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND INDIVIDUALS. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES LODGING TO VISITORS OF THE AJO, ARIZONA REGION AND LOCAL RESIDENTS.

TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE FLORIDA BOTANICAL GARDENS.

A TRUST ESTABLISHED FOR THE BENEFIT OF LOWELL OBSERVATORY.

THE WOMEN'S COUNCIL PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS THE DALLAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN. IT HAS FUNDED AND MAINTAINS THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND ENDOWMENT OF A MAJOR GARDEN, A WOMAN'S GARDEN, AT THE DALLAS ARBORETUM.

The Friends of Aullwood is a volunteer organization. Its purpose is to educate people in the community about nature and the environment.

THE GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVANCY (PARKS CONSERVANCY) SERVES AS THE NONPROFIT PARTNER OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, COLLABORATING WITH THE PRESIDIO TRUST, PARTNERS, DONORS, AND THE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THE GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA(CONT. ON SCH. O) (GGNRA). THE GGNRA STRETCHES OVER 82,000 ACRES ACROSS THREE BAY AREA COUNTIES, NORTH AND SOUTH OF THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, AND INCLUDES ICONIC PLACES SUCH AS MUIR WOODS NATIONAL MONUMENT, FORT POINT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, ALCATRAZ ISLAND, CRISSY FIELD, MORI POINT, LANDS END, AND THE PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO.COLLABORATING WITH PARTNERS, OUR STAFF ARE DEDICATED TO ENHANCING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PROVIDING VOLUNTEER AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PARKS. WE ARE PARK BUILDERS, CARETAKERS, AMBASSADORS AND EDUCATORS, ALL WORKING TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO PARKS, IN SUPPORT OF OUR VISION PARKS

ENHANCES PUBLIC PARKS, PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE GROWTH OF THE PARK SYSTEM & EXPANDS RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN DAVIDSON COUNTY.

WSL PUREs mission is to inspire educate and empower ocean protection starting with the global surf community. WSL PURE does this through its partnership with the World Surf League WSL leveraging the global platform of the WSL to reach the surf community with educational and inspirational content focused on ocean conservation.

PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN AT FIVE RIVERS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER; PROVIDE VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS, GREETERS AND INTERNS IN SUPPORT OF THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND TO ENHANCE THE VISITORS EXPERIENCE.

Supports the aim and mission of Brookgreen Gardens, Pawleys Island, SC

TO INSPIRE COMMUNITIES TO LEAD ACTIVE LIVES THROUGH CHRIST CENTERED ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES.

THE MISSION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION IS TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE AND EMPOWER ALL PEOPLE TO BE ACTIVE STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THEIR OWN WELL-BEING.

TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITES OF THE SHAKER LAKES REGIONAL NATURE CENTER.

TO ENHANCE AND ENCOURAGE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE ENJOYMENT OF ACTIVITIES RELATED TO NATURE AND NATURE APPRECIATION AT THE JAY C. HORMEL NATURE CENTER.

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF MOLOKAI LAND TRUST.

THE FRIENDS OF THE MINNA ANTHONY COMMON NATURE CENTER SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING THAT FOSTERS CONSERVATION OF LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS, ENCOURAGES OUTDOOR RECREATION, AND INSPIRES OUR VISITORS TO DEVELOP AN INCREASED RESPECT FOR THE NATURAL WORLD.

FRIENDS OF CREX MISSION IS TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER AND FINANCIAL ASSIST FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS CONDUCTED BY WIS DNR AT THE CREX MEADOWS WILDLIFE AREA LOCATED IN GRANTSBURG WISCONSIN

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED ESPECIALLY TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF AND PRESENT GREATER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL OTHE PACIFIC AMERICAN PEOPLES, TO PROVIDE AND SUPPORT EDUCATION AND CULTURAL BASED ACTIVITIES, TO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY BASED DEVELOPMENT, TO FACILITATE SOLUTIONS AND TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES AND NEEDS OF THE PACIFIC AMERICAN PEOPLES, TO PARTICIPATE WITH OTHER FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONS WITH SIMILAR GOALS AND PURPOSES, AND TO SUPPORT, THROUGHOUT THE NATION AND WORLD, OF THE PACIFIC AMERICAN FOUNDATION, A 501(C)(3) NON PROFIT VIRGINIA CORPORATION.

THE PURPOSE OF THE KETTLE CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL FUND, INC. SHALL BE TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN MONROE COUNTY, PA

PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ICNC, A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY.

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THE MISSION OF CONSERVATION CORPS OF MINNESOTA & IOWA (CCMI) IS TO ENGAGE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN MEANINGFUL SERVICE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION'S VISION IS A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS EQUITABLE ACCESS TO NATURE, IS EQUIPPED TO SUCCEED IN CAREER AND LIFE, AND IS EMPOWERED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN CONSERVING NATURAL RESOURCES.

THE FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS & SCULPTURE FOUNDATION IS A SINGLE PURPOSE FOUNDATION WITH AN ENDOWMENT FUND TO SUPPORT THE FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS & SCULPTURE PARK. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR WERE THE INVESTMENT DECISIONS FOR THE ENDOWMENT FUND.

Lauritzen Gardens will create a living museum of unique four-season plant displays, maintained to the highest standards consistent with environmental stewardship. It will provide memorable educational and aesthetic experiences for all.

WE CONNECT PEOPLE IN CITIES TO NATURE AND EACH OTHER.

EXPLORING, EXPLAINING AND CELEBRATING THE WORLD OF PLANTS.

THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION IS THE FUNDRAISING PARTNER, 501(C)(3), FOR THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVES ALONG THE 469-MILE ROUTE, INCLUDING HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION, NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION, VISITOR AMENITIES, AND EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.

SCHLITZ AUDUBON NATURE CENTER CONSERVES OUR LAND'S DIVERSE HABITATS ON LAKE MICHIGAN AND PROVIDES MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR ALL.

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TO SUPPORT THE CONSERVATION AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY, ENGAGE IN CONSERVATION FORESTRY AND TO CARRY ON OTHER CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

TO PRESERVE, MAINTAIN, AND PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK, PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT THE PARK.

THE MISSION OF THE JENKINS ARBORETUM & GARDENS IS TO PRESERVE NATURAL, TRANQUIL WOODLANDS FOR COMMUNITY ENJOYMENT, TO SHOWCASE NATIVE PLANTS AND A WORLD CLASS COLLECTION OF RHODODENDRONS AND AZALEAS, AND TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE THROUGH LEARNING, RESEARCH, AND CONSERVATION.

THE SOLE MISSION OF THE DSC FOUNDATION IS TO SERVE THE MISSION AND VISION OF THE DALLAS SAFARI CLUB AND TO PROMOTE, ESTABLISH AND CONDUCT SCIENCE BASED RESEARCH SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE USE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND THE ROLE OF WELL REGULATED HUNTING. TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A LIBRARY OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RESEARCH RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. TO DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE CONCEPT AND BENEFITS OF SUSTAINABLE USE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND WELL REGULATED HUNTING GLOBALLY AND TO PROVIDE GRANTS OR OTHERWISE PARTNER WITH OTHER CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANZIATIONS PURSUING THE SAME OR SIMILAR GOALS AS THE DALLAS SAFARI CLUB.

PROVIDE INFORMATION TO DECISION MAKER IN THE PITTSBURGH REGION TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY, SOCIAL EQUITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES.

EASTERN SIERRA INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION (ORGANIZATION) WAS INCORPORATED A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN 1971. THE MISSION IS TO ASSIST IN THE EDUCATIONAL, HISTORICAL, SCENIC, AND INTERPRETIVE ACTIVITIES OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S NATIONAL FORESTRY SERVICE AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR-BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, WHICH IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE OPERATION OF QUALITY BOOKSTORES AND THE DEVELOPMENT, PUBLISHING, AND SELLING OF INTERPRETIVE MATERIAL. OUR MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE PEOPLE ABOUT EASTERN SIERRA PUBLIC LANDS THROUGH HIGH QUALITY INTERPRETIVE PRODUCTS, EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS. THROUGH OUR INTERPRETIVE WORK, WE WILL CREATE STRONG EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THE PUBLIC LANDS OF THE EASTERN SIERRA, MOTIVATE PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THIS REGION THROUGH EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP, RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR AND PERSONAL INVESTMENT. OUR VALUES: SUPPORT AND WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR PUBLIC AGENCY PARTNERS. COLLABORATE WITH NON-

Round the Bend Farm, a Center for Restorative Community, is a 115-acre working farm & educational non-profit. We are a living laboratory that educates people of all ages. We are devoted toward hope & abundance by valuing diversity, modeling nature, and redefining wealth.

PERPETUATE AND FURTHER ENHANCE THE BELLEVUE BOTANICAL GARDEN AS A LEARNING RESOURCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF BELLEVUE.

TO DISPLAY THE DIVERSE PLANT LIFE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE ZONES OF THE WORLD AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, RECREATION, CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH. THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES, THE GARDEN WILL FOSTER AN APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PEOPLE AND NATURE AND WILL ENCOURAGE A SENSE OF STEWARDSHIP TOWARD THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.