Helen Douglas-Hart

The Douglas-Hart Nature Center and Friendship Garden is owned and maintained by the Douglas-Hart Foundation. The foundation was created in 1963 by owner, Helen Douglas-Hart who had a dream of returned farmland to its natural setting prior to human settlement.  The Foundation, is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization, and receives no tax support. Foundation correspondence and staff offices are located at the Douglas-Hart Nature Center. The center boasts a core team of diverse staff members and his governed by members of the community who make up the Board of Directors. The staff and board sustain Helen's legacy with our mission:

"Through responsible stewardship of Helen Douglas Hart's gifts, the Douglas-Hart Foundation will be a leader in promoting the appreciation, enjoyment, and conservation of our natural resources by providing quality programs for all ages. "

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Staff

Gary Boske
Executive Director

Jennifer Day Tariq
Education Director

Marissa Grant
Land Stewardship Director

Abby de Buhr
Environmental Educator

Jessica Householder
Environmental Educator

Hannah Schwanke
Land Stewardship Assistant

Nicholas Polston
​Volunteer Coordinator

Penny Gillespie
Office Manager

Jerry Taylor
​Grounds and Maintenance

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Board of Directors

Gail Lowry
President

Diana Glosser
Vice-President

Robert Arnholt
Treasurer

Laura Zuhone
Secretary

Gary Cole

Nancy Coutant

Paul Saegesser

Jan Easter

Cindy Horton