Organizations Filed Purposes:
NATURE NURTURES FARM BRINGS YOUNG PEOPLE AND ANIMALS TOGETHER TO BUILD EMPATHY, TEACH RESPONSIBILITY, AND INSPIRE HOPE.
NATURE NURTURES FARM BRINGS YOUNG PEOPLE AND ANIMALS TOGETHER TO BUILD EMPATHY, TEACH RESPONSIBILITY, AND INSPIRE HOPE. OUR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS PROMOTE AND STRENGTHEN CHILDREN'S EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. NATURE NURTURES FARM IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN A SAFE AND PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS DIGNITY, COMPASSION, AND RESPECT FOR ALL LIVING THINGS.
OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER IS A NATURE BASED AND ANIMAL FOCUSED CHILDCARE PROGRAM, COMPLETE WITH TWO ONSITE GOATS, GARDENS, AND A LARGE NATURAL PLAYGROUND. WE OFFER FULL TIME CHILD CARE FROM 6:30AM TO 6:00PM MON-FRI FOR CHILDREN 12 MONTHS THROUGH PRE-KINDERGARTEN. OUR PROGRAM IS UNIQUE BECAUSE WE MAKE USE OF THE ENTIRE 23 ACRE FARM TO ENHANCE OUR CURRICULUM. OUR PRESCHOOL CLASSES VISIT THE FARM WEEKLY TO DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF AND CONNECTION TO THE SEASONS AND CYCLES OF A YEAR AT THE FARM. WE ARE LICENSED FOR 55 CHILDREN AND ARE FULL WITH A WAIT LIST. APPROXIMATELY 1/3 OF OUR FAMILIES PROVIDE PAYMENT THROUGH THE DCYF WORKING CONNECTIONS SUBSIDY.
IN OUR ANIMAL ASSISTED MENTORING PROGRAM, YOUTH ARE MATCHED WITH ADULT MENTORS TO SPEND 2 HOURS A WEEK AT THE FARM BOTH HELPING TO CARE FOR AND DO FUN ACTIVITIES WITH THE FARM'S RESIDENT RESCUED ANIMALS. THIS PROGRAM IS FREE OF CHARGE TO YOUTH AGES 7 TO 21 YEARS OLD, WHO ARE REFERRED BY SOCIAL SERVICE OR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. WHILE SOME PARTICIPANTS FIND THIS A FUN WAY TO SPEND A COUPLE HOURS EACH WEEK, FOR OTHERS IT IS THE ONE SAFE SPACE THAT THEY CAN LET DOWN THEIR GUARD AND SHOW THEIR GENUINE EMOTIONS. EVERYONE NEEDS A PLACE IN THEIR LIFE WHERE THEY CAN BE NOT OKAY", AND FOR SOME CHILDREN THE FARM IS IT. AS IS WELL KNOWN, THE PRESENCE OF ONE CARING ADULT IN A CHILD'S LIFE CAN BE A HUGE LEVERAGE POINT FOR THEIR SUCCESS. WE BELIEVE THAT THE ADDITION OF ANIMALS AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO BOND WITH THEM AND DEVELOP EMOTIONAL SKILLS THROUGH THAT RELATIONSHIP AMPLIFIES THE BENEFITS OF THE MENTORING RELATIONSHIP. IN 2019 WE WORKED WITH 13 MENTEES IN THIS PROGRAM.
OUR SUMMER DAY CAMPS, WHICH ARE OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN AGES 6-12, WITH COUNSELOR IN TRAINING OPTIONS FOR 13-18 YEARS OLDS, IMMERSE CHILDREN IN AN OUTDOOR FARM SETTING. THE SIGHTS, SOUNDS AND EVEN SMELLS OF THIS NEW ENVIRONMENT ARE OFTEN EYE OPENING AND ALWAYS EDUCATIONAL. ACTIVITIES IN CAMP MAY INCLUDE: EXPLORING THE CREEK AND LEARNING ABOUT NATIVE SPECIES, LEADING ALPACAS, FEEDING GOATS, COLLECTING THE CHICKENS' EGGS, HELPING WEED THE GARDEN, BRUSHING HORSES, TAKING A TRAIL RIDE, AND GETTINGA A TASTE OF A VERY DIFFERENT LIFESTYLE. IN THE 2019 SUMMER CAMP SEASON WE SERVED 217 CAMPERS, OF WHICH 15 ATTENDED ON SCHOLARSHIP.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Andrea Parish | GENERAL BOARD | 1 | $0 |
| Daiquiri Ralph | GENERAL BOARD | 1 | $0 |
| Marcus Farquhar | GENERAL BOARD | 1 | $0 |
| Mia Hirata | GENERAL BOARD | 1 | $0 |
| Tristin Strohmeyer-Ashley | GENERAL BOARD | 1 | $0 |
| Brittney Teaney | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| Alyssa Venable | BOARD CHAIRMAN | 5 | $0 |
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