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PictureHelen 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 dreamed of returning 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 is governed by members of the community who make up the Board of Directors. The staff and the board sustain Helen's legacy with our mission:

"Through the 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

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Jennifer Day Tariq
Executive Director
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Penny Gillespie
Office Manager

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Malina Przygoda
​Volunteer Coordinator
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Abby de Buhr
Education Director
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Keegan Payne
​Environmental Educator
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Hannah Schwanke
Land Stewardship Director 
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Jerry Taylor
​Grounds and Maintenance
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Barb Schrock
Horticulturalist

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Steve Drake
​Grounds and Maintenance​

Board of Directors

Diana Glosser​​
President

Gail Lowry
Vice President
Robert Arnholt
Treasurer
Laura Zuhone
Secretary
Dakota Radford
Paul Saegesser 
Jan Easter
Cindy Horton
Gary Boske
Shonn Hild
Nichole Hugo
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