A NATURE SANCTUARY AND

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

Established 1967

Our Special Gifts campaign is the only regular giving campaign we conduct, and it helps us plan for the upcoming year, providing critical operational funding. This funding allows us to continue offering high-quality environmental education programming to schools, children, families, and adults. If you can, please help us close that gap with a generous gift. It also helps us maintain and improve the building and grounds, including important land stewardship projects as we care for nearly 500 acres of woods, prairie, fields, wetlands, and our beautiful lakes. Help us continue our very important work of connecting people to nature.

Now is a good time to start thinking about items for the silent and live auctions portion of our annual members-only holiday event. Auction items might include artwork, antiques, holiday decor, services, or gift certificates. Use your talents and resources to provide a unique item for the auction. This is a very important event for the nature center and we need everyone's help to make this year's auction a big success. Make a contribution and then join us for a fun and entertaining evening! Click the link above to donate and register.

Donate to the Critter Corner!

The nature center houses over ten species of live reptiles, amphibians, and fish that call Michigan home. These critters play an essential role, providing visitors with an opportunity to learn first-hand about our fellow animals that live in the wetlands, forests, and prairies of Seven Ponds.

We love our ambassador animals, so we strive to give them the best possible care.

That’s where you come in!

Click the DONATE button below, or donate the next time you visit the nature center. In the front lobby, you can find the holiday Critter Corner Giving Tree with tags listing suggested donation amounts to help buy food, equipment, and supplies for our animal friends. Grab a tag and see Gina or Damian at the front desk to make a donation.

“Ggrriiiiihhhlll!” (That’s tree frog for “Thank you!”)

Suggested Donation Amounts:

• $5.00 = 50 delicious crickets (feeds for ½ month)
• $10.00 = 100 tasty superworms (feeds for 1 month) 
• $15.00 = Basking lightbulb 2-pack to stay toasty warm (lasts for 1 year)
• $20.00 = 1 small UVB lightbulb for healthy bones and shells (lights must be replaced annually)
• $30.00 = 1 large UVB lightbulb for healthy bones and shells (lights must be replaced annually)