Nonprofit OrganizationsNatural History & Natural Science Museums

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects that have significance in the natural sciences including botany, zoology, geology and physical and cultural anthropology.

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TO PROVIDE, THROUGH THE IRON HILL MUSEUM, AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR THE STUDY OF HUMAN AND NATURAL HISTORY OF THE IRON HILL REGION, ITS PROGRAMS, COLLECTIONS AND LIBRARY, INTERPRET THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE PEOPLE AND THE LAND.

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THE MISSION OF MVMA IS TO BE THE INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PARTNER THAT INSPIRES LIFELONG STEWARDSHIP OF THE REGION'S CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE TO ASSURE THAT MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK IS PRESERVED AND PROTECTED FOR THE ENJOYMENT AND EDUCATION OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. FROM THE ALLOCATION OF AID, THE PARK WAS ABLE TO IMPLEMENT AND PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF PROJECTS, EVENTS, AND TRAININGS. MEETING AND TRAVEL EXPENSES, AS WELL AS, STIPENDS AND HOUSING FOR INTERNS, WERE PROVIDED FOR THE COLLABORATIVE CHAPIN MESA MUSEUM EXHIBIT PROJECT. NEW EPISODES OF THE MESA VERDE VOICES PODCAST WERE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. SEVERAL RESOURCE PROJECTS WERE SUPPORTED INCLUDING; WORK TOWARDS AN INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY PARK APPLICATION AND, AN ORAL HISTORY PROJECT TO PRESERVE THE WORK OF THE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS.

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TO EDUCATE AND DISPLAY ARTIFACTS, AUTOMOBILES, AND PRINTED MATERIALS PERTAINING TO TRANSPORTATION, ESPECIALLY TRANSPORATION VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY OAKLAND AND PONTIAC UNDER GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects that have significance in the natural sciences including botany, zoology, geology and physical and cultural anthropology.

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PREPARATION AND PUBLIC DISPLAY OF EXHIBITS PROMOTING THE APPRECIATION OF NATURAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY.

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TO FACILITATE ENJOYMENT AND UNDERSTANDING OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA NATURE AND HISTORY PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND FOSTER RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects that have significance in the natural sciences including botany, zoology, geology and physical and cultural anthropology.

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THE MUSEUM EXISTS FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSERVATION, REGISTRATION, AND CATALOGING OF THE ARTIFACTS RELATED TO MARTIN AND OSA JOHNSON.

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THE ASSOCIATION'S PURPOSE IS TO ENHANCE VISITOR APPRECIATION AND ENJOYMENT OF DINOSAUR AND FOSSIL BUTTE NATIONAL MONUMENTS AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. THE ASSOCIATION PRODUCES PUBLICATIONS, USES OTHER COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA AND ENGAGES GEOLOGICAL, BIOLOGICAL, INTERPRETIVE AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES OF SUCH AREAS, INCLUDING RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ITS MEMBERS.

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TO COLLECT, CONSERVE, CURATE, AND DISPLAY EXTRAORDINARY GEOLOGICAL AND HISTORIC SPECIMENS THAT HAVE THE POWER TO EDUCATE, ENRICH AND EXCITE PEOPLE ABOUT THE WONDERS OF THE NATURAL WORLD.

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THE MISSION OF THE ST. GEORGE DINOSAUR DISCOVERY SITE AT JOHNSON FARM (SGDS) IS TO RESEARCH, PRESERVE, INTERPRET, AND EXHIBIT THE FOSSIL RESOURCES OF THE AREA AND THE STORY OF THIS SPECIFIC SITE FOR THE BENEFIT, EDUCATION, AND ENJOYMENT OF OUR VALUED COMMUNITIES AND THE SCIENTIFIC WORLD.

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TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK. PROCEEDS FROM OUR RETAIL OPERATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND DONATIONS SUPPORT THE PARKS EDUCATIONAL, INTERPRETIVE AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS, HELPING VISITORS BETTER UNDERSTAND AND CONNECT TO THE VOLCANIC WONDERLAND FOUND IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.

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THE FOUNDATION PROMOTES UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF MESA VERDE NATL PARK DEVELOPING FINANCIAL OTHER RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE PARK

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APPROXIMATELY 40,000 PERSONS VISITED THE SEA PINES FOREST PRESERVE IN 2021. THESE VISITORS TOOK SELF-GUIDED TOURS OF THE PRESERVE. APPROXIMATELY 40 DIFFERENT GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS HELD EDUCATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FUNCTIONS IN THE PRESERVE USING THE FACILITIES PROVIDED BY THE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES MAINTENANCE AND HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SEA PINES PRESERVE WHICH ARE FUNDED BY DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM VISITORS AND RESIDENTS OF SEA PINES.

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TO PRESERVE HAWAIIAN HISTORY & NATURE, SPECIFICALLY TO NURTURE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PEOPLE AND KOKEE THROUGH INTERPRETATION AND STEWARDSHIP THAT ENGAGES ALL IN A SPIRIT OF APPRECIATION AND SERVICE.

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THE BELFAST HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO THE COLLECTION, CONSERVATION, PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION OF DOCUMENTS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND OTHER ARTIFACTS RELEVANT TO BELFAST HISTORY.

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THE NATURE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE. THE FACILITY IS LOCATED ON A 105 ACRE WOODED AND CYPRESS DOME AND WETLAND SITE IN THE CITY OF FT. MYERS WITH MILES OF TRAILS AND BOARDWALKS. IT BOASTS A LARGE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CLASSROOMS,PLANETARIUM, MULTIMEDIA THEATER, SPACE & ASTRONOMY FACILITY PROGRAMS, AND HISTORIC IONA HOUSE. ITS HOME TO THE ONLY RAPTOR AVIARY IN SW FLORIDA, WHICH HAS A BUTTERFLY CONSERVANCY AND LARGE COLLECTION OF NATIVE WILDLIFE AND RESCUE ANIMALS. ALL OF THESE FACILITIES AND RESOURCES PROVIDE A VENUE FOR DAILY PROGRAMS, CLASSES, FIELD TRIPS AND EVENTS DESIGNED TO TEACH USING RESEARCH BASED METHODOLOGIES. THE NATURE CENTER CONNECTS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES FROM PRE- SCHOOL TO SENIOR CITIZENS. IT BRINGS TOGETHER RESIDENTS, TOURISTS, SCHOOL STUDENTS AND SCORES OF COMMUNITY GROUPS. THE CENTER TEACHES THE POWER OF NATURE ON PERSONAL HEALTH, ECOLOGICAL UNDERSTANDING AND AN ENHANCED SENSE OF WONDER AND WELL-BEING. MAJOR INITIATIVES INCLUDE PRO

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects that have significance in the natural sciences including botany, zoology, geology and physical and cultural anthropology.

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THE HICKSVILLE GREGORY MUSEUM IS A TEACHING DISPLAY MUSEUM. AT LEAST HALF OF THE MUSEUMS VISITIORS REPRESENT SCHOOL CLASSES PARTICIPATING IN PROGRAMS RELATED TO EARTH SCIENCE, NATURAL HISTORY OR LONG ISLAND HISTORY.