Volunteer Program Volunteers play an integral role by: Helping guests learn about the animals Assisting with the delivery of educational programs Staffing special events Helping with maintenance Assisting the keepers with animal care (not inside the enclosures) Children’s Nature Retreat seeks and selects people for our volunteer program who are: Genuinely [...]

Planned Giving to the Children’s Nature Retreat Foundation (CNRF) Bequest in a Will or Trust A bequest – a gift through your will or living trust – is the most common method of deferred charitable giving. Through a bequest, you can direct specific assets, your entire estate or a percentage [...]

Naming Opportunities Sponsored Retreat Benches Our sponsored benches are a great way to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery during your visit to the Retreat. For a $1,500 tax after deductible donation, you can commemorate a special event or provide a lasting memory on one of our benches. Your special [...]

Support a Child Give a Field Trip Opportunity to a Child or an Entire Class When you donate $45, you’re providing a child with a field trip to remember at the Retreat. He/she will spend the school day participating in a guided tour – visiting with, feeding and learning about [...]