Helen Douglas-Hart
The Douglas-Hart Nature Center is 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 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 Foundation, is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization, and receives no tax support.
The Douglas-Hart Nature Center is located at 2204 DeWitt Avenue East, the corner of Lerna Road and DeWitt Avenue in Mattoon, IL. The nature center is situated on 65 acres of land including three rich habitats: woodland, wetland, and prairie. In 2013, a time-lapse show was created to show the development of the nature center over forty years of history.
"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. "
The Douglas-Hart Nature Center is located at 2204 DeWitt Avenue East, the corner of Lerna Road and DeWitt Avenue in Mattoon, IL. The nature center is situated on 65 acres of land including three rich habitats: woodland, wetland, and prairie. In 2013, a time-lapse show was created to show the development of the nature center over forty years of history.
"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. "
Staff
Board of Directors
|
Jan Easter
President |
Cindy Horton
Vice-President |
Robert Arnholt
Treasurer |
Gail Lowry
Secretary |
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Gary Cole |
Nancy Coutant |
Paul Saegesser |
Laura Zuhone |
Diana Glosser |
