Wild Bear has been helping children and adults forge lifelong connections to nature for 30 years! We are so excited to continue our mission in our net-positive nature center, which is currently under construction. As of Winter 2024, we have a shell of a good building! We cannot wait to bring you programs for all ages in this new space along with community events and a forest preschool. Your donations to Wild Bear make impacts that will last a lifetime:
An $85 donation sponsors a full day of nature education for a child from a low-income household.
A $300 donation funds a group program where children and adults learn from artists, scientists, or wildlife experts.
A $500 donation supports a week of full day childcare for a family in need when school is out during spring, summer, or winter break.
A $1000 donation supports an entire class traveling to the mountains four times - once each season - to learn about snow science, wildflowers, mountain ecology, our watershed, and more.
Your donation helps keep Wild Bear programs open to everyone, regardless of income. Last year, 42% of children's program participation was supported through sliding scale scholarships. Wild Bear is a licensed childcare provider, which means your donation could be eligible for a 50% Colorado Child Care tax credit! Check with your accountant. We also have an anonymous match for up to $25,000! With the tax credit you can quadruple your impact.
Now more than ever, we need nature and nature needs us - support Wild Bear Nature Center today!
Mission
Inspiring a lifelong connection to nature and community through creative exploration of the outdoors.