Posts by Liz Zabel

Liz Zabel

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Growth sprouting in every direction at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm

July 6, 2020

agriculture, biodiversity, etzel sugar grove farm, farming, permaculture, regenerative farming, restorative, scott koepke, soil

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by Scott Koepke, Etzel Sugar Grove Farm Manager The following entry is my entire annual report on the 2019 growing season at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm that was written prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. All of the…

BIG NEWS: We are REOPENING JULY 7.

July 2, 2020

Liz Zabel

Amazing Space, News

amazing space, covid-19, masks, pandemic, reopening

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We are (cautiously) reopening the doors to Amazing Space on Tuesday, July 7. However, reopening doesn’t mean things will look like they did pre-COVID. The safety of you and your family, as well as our…

Championing Diversity in the Outdoors

June 8, 2020

Liz Zabel

Diversity Equity Inclusion, News

anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, justice

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Our work to create Champions of Nature through education and inspiration cannot be achieved without racial and social justice as well. We stand in solidarity with those seeking justice and change, and are committed to…

2020 Maple Syrup Festival Canceled

May 27, 2020

Liz Zabel

Events, Maple Syrup Festival, News

2020 maple syrup festival, cancelation, covid-19, Fundraising, maple syrup, maple syrup festival, online shop

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We’ve made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Maple Syrup Festival, which had been postponed to June 27 & 28. The Maple Syrup Festival is our largest fundraiser of the year, but we feel…

Education update — June camps canceled + new virtual programs

May 20, 2020

Liz Zabel

Creek Camps, News, Programs, Summer Camp

amazing space, covid-19, creek camps, education, environmental education, pandemic, summer camps

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What a spring season it’s been for families with school-age children at home. Surely we’ve all felt the pressure of social distancing, self isolation, concern for the wellbeing of others, and a deep interruption of…

Preschool Trail Trekkers: Sounds of Spring — May At-Home Activity Ideas

May 13, 2020

Liz Zabel

Kids, Nature Center, News, Programs

frogs, learning, outside, play, programs, sounds of spring, trail trekkers

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Our Preschool Trail Trekkers programs offer children and accompanying adults a chance to explore the Nature Center and the outdoors with our Naturalists. In this time of social distancing, here are some activity ideas inspired…

It’s #Gratituesday! Why are you #GratefulforICNC?

May 4, 2020

Liz Zabel

Fundraising, Nature Center

champions of nature, covid-19, Fundraising, giving tuesday, gratitude, mission, nonprofit, thank you

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Nonprofits around the world are coming together today for #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. Our goal is to raise $2,500 in…

A letter from Executive Director John Myers

May 4, 2020

Liz Zabel

Fundraising, Hit the Trails, Nature Center, News

champions of nature, community, covid-19, giving tuesday, Gratituesday, membership, nature, nonprofit, programming, trails

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Undoubtedly the best part of my day is spending time outside with my children. Hiking the trails at the Nature Center, visiting a local county or state park, or just getting outside in our own…

Bird Banding Q&A with Ornithologist Neil Bernstein

April 28, 2020

Liz Zabel

News

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Our recent bird banding programs were cancelled due to COVID-19, but, we wanted to share a little bit about the practice to help people better understand what exactly it is and why we do it.…

Get gardening! Tips for a greener thumb.

With everyone isolated at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s no better time to start a garden. Spending time outdoors is great for your physical and mental health and not only beautifies your home…

Posts by Liz Zabel

Growth sprouting in every direction at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm

BIG NEWS: We are REOPENING JULY 7.

Championing Diversity in the Outdoors

2020 Maple Syrup Festival Canceled

Education update — June camps canceled + new virtual programs

Preschool Trail Trekkers: Sounds of Spring — May At-Home Activity Ideas

It’s #Gratituesday! Why are you #GratefulforICNC?

A letter from Executive Director John Myers

Bird Banding Q&A with Ornithologist Neil Bernstein

Get gardening! Tips for a greener thumb.

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