Your membership supports 100% of conservation projects and educational programs! Membership DO have an impact! With the support of members and donors we are able to accomplish all this: 5 special events, 1000+ school children on field trips, 40+ library visits during the summer, 70+ summer camps, 100+ public programs for individuals of all ages, miles of hiking trails, a heavily used nature play area with a zipline, a place to see wildlife like feeding our overstocked pond, 1000 unique botanical species to enjoy, a quiet respite for your lunch hour, and more! The Douglas-Hart Foundation properties are enjoyed immensely by our local community, but also brings visitors in from our surrounding counties and I-57 travelers. Our reach and impact is off the charts. Help support our mission and projects by becoming a member or renewing your membership. Remember 100% of your membership dues help support conservation projects and educational programs at all three of our properties:

Gazebo at Friendship Garden

Bird Garden and water feature at the Douglas-Hart Nature Center

Lower Terrace at The Whiteside Garden

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CLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Upon becoming a member or renewing, you will receive a confirmation letter in the mail with details about your benefits! Please keep in mind memberships are processed once a month, so please wait 2-4 weeks to receive your membership welcome letter. 

Plus, as a member you receive special benefits! 2023 Membership Benefits:

Prefer to mail in your membership or renewal? You can pick up membership brochures at The Whiteside Garden and the Douglas-Hart Nature Center, or Click here to print the membership brochure and either drop it off or mail it to:
Douglas-Hart Nature Center
2204 Dewitt Avenue East
Mattoon, IL 61938