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Imagine a world where everyone connects with nature. A place that allows both young and old to watch a turtle wade or clouds pass. A world where these observations spark the desire to not only coexist with our planet but to appreciate and protect it.
This is the vision that Friends of Rye Nature Center (FRNC) seeks to create. At a time when so much seems overwhelming, our 47-acre preserve is a sanctuary where we can all find adventure, curiosity, and peace in nature.
Last year, FRNC facilitated more than 42,000 experiences for individuals across all age groups—children, teens, adults, and seniors—to explore nature. The Rye Nature Center stands as a community resource, offering educational programs and a place for those seeking a tranquil retreat.
As land stewards of our precious community park, FRNC's commitment can be seen in the hundreds of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers planted this year. Restoration work in some of the preserve’s most sensitive areas, including Nanderwhere Pond and the Blind Brook riparian corridor, was paramount this year. You can read more about these projects in our 2023 Annual Update.
Our vision only becomes reality because you work alongside us.
Your Impact
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will plant a native sapling in our succession forest.
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will feed the animals in our visitor center for a week.
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will provide a summer camp scholarship to a child.
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will invest in the legacy of the maintaining our community’s open space.
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will be thoughtfully allocated according to our mission, ensuring it makes a meaningful impact where it's needed most.
FRNC is so grateful to all the volunteers and donors who have helped keep the Nature Center a haven for our community. Your donation today allows us to continue to offer quality programs, maintain and improve nature trails and exhibits, provide underserved populations with meaningful outdoor experiences, and develop new ways to connect people with nature.
With your help we can create a greener and brighter future for our planet.
How Can I Donate?
We appreciate donations made by check to ensure 100% of your gift goes to support FRNC. Simply stop by the Nature Center or mail your check to:
Friends of Rye Nature Center
873 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY 10580
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Make a donation online by clicking the button below.
Become a Friend!
As a member of Friends of Rye Nature Center, you are contributing directly to the protection of our valuable natural resources. Your contributions of time and money help people of all ages learn about the natural environment - its beauties, its mysteries and its need for our care and protection, here in Rye, and throughout the world.
You can become a member online today or mail a check to 873 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580.
Membership Benefits
Program Discounts
Members at the Environmentalist level or higher receive discounts and access to register for our most popular programs including Forest Preschool, June Bugs, Summer Camp, Paddle Adventure Camp, and Birthday Parties — even free admission to our Old Fashioned Winter’s Afternoon!
Newsletter
Members receive email updates about programs and events at the Nature Center as well as our Nature News discussing new projects, wildlife information, local natural history, ways to get involved, and more.