Fall 2020 Newsletter Out Now
It's been quite the year with challenges and successes for everyone involved with The Nature Connection. Flip through our latest newsletter to read about our creative programming over the past year.
Hear a story about Emma, a young girl working thorugh the symptoms of ADHD and past trauma, who found focus and connection through an exploration of seashells this summer.
You can also check out our annual report of the 2019-2020 program year and read the details of our new strategic plan spanning the next three years of growth and development for The Nature Connection.
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The Nature Connection Hires New Executive Director
The Nature Connection is thrilled to announce that we have hired a new Executive Director!
Kim Simmons has almost 30 years of Executive Nonprofit Leadership and human services experience in the Greater Boston area addressing the needs of organizations serving disenfranchised communities, children, families, and individuals with mental illness and developmental disorders.
Kim will bring her many years of experience in leadership, fundraising, organizational development, and more to support The Nature Connection’s mission to bring the healing power of nature to those with little access to the outdoors.
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The Nature Connection Receives 10-Year Cummings Foundation Sustaining Grant
L-R: Bill Cummings with Sophie Wadsworth, Former Executive Director, and Ron Bott, NC Board Member
With this $200,000 grant, over the next decade, The Nature Connection plans to double our program sites yet again and launch webinar trainings for professional and family caregivers throughout the state and nation. We aim to give the healing power of nature to many hundreds more vulnerable individuals in our communities.
Thank you to our volunteers, board members, generous donors and everyone who has given their talents and resources to build our organization. Thank you to Cummings Foundation for this extraordinary support!
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“The animals helped me feel better about myself.”
- Jimmy, Age 6
The power of nature — and your donation — can bring new hope and transformation to youth, elders and others in need.
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Our volunteers bring the outdoors - inside!
Join us on programs, volunteer your pet, serve on a committee, or help us in the office! If you have unique talents or interests, we can find a volunteer opportunity to fit. Learn more about volunteering here.
