RUSK RANCH NATURE CENTER
EIN 20-3372120 · Community Recreational Centers (N31)
What they do
The Mission of The Rusk Ranch Nature Center is to Benefit The Community With Enrichment Jobs Housing and Opportunities for The Public Particularly Young People to Appreciate The Natural World and Instill A Sense of Stewardship Toward The Earth and Its Inhabitants and Preserve and Conserve Nature and Wildlife. At Rusk Ranch Nature Center We Value The Healing Power of Nature and Natures Ability to Nurture Creativity to Inspire A Sense of Belonging and to Build Community By Showing Us Our Deep Inter-connectedness. We Value The Long Term Wholeness of Recognizing That People and Nature Are Inseparable. We Strive to Nurture Whole Families Multi-age Groups and Children. Our Most Significant Activities Are to Offer Hands On Experiences In Nature to Families Children and Visitors.
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ContactPatricia C DowningExecutive Director
In care of% PATRICIA C DOWNING
Mailing addressPO BOX 872, CAVE JUNCTION, OR 97523-0872
Main phone(541) 287-0172 WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailruskranchnaturecenter@gmail.comSource: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
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- Recognized since
- August 2007
- County
- Josephine
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