Vision for the Conservation Education Center
A Resource for the Community
As the Conservancy continues to grow, so do our plans for the Van Scott Nature Reserve. When this special property was donated to us in 2020, the Board of Directors voted to undertake a $5 million Fund for the Future capital campaign to assure the long-term sustainability of the organization, to expand educational programming, and to sustain our ability to meet the conservation needs of our community.
As we look toward the future of the Reserve, our next phase of growth will include the development of an accessible Conservation Education Center for people of all ages and abilities. The existing two-story garage on the property will be renovated and converted into a sustainable center for conservation education, used for school groups, adult learning sessions, and informal educational programs.
The first floor will feature a fully functional science lab for community scientists of all ages to learn about conservation, ecology, and sustainability with hands-on activities, modern equipment, and up-to-date resources. The second-floor space will host educational workshops, retreats, and meetings in a comfortable and adaptable setting with full audio-visual capacity. A covered three-season extension will feature covered tables with audio-visual capability to bring the classroom outdoors.
To learn more about the Fund for the Future and to discuss named gift opportunities for the Conservation Education Center and the Van Scott Nature Reserve, please contact Donor Relations Coordinator Samantha Mango at samantha@delawarehighlands.org or 570-226-3164 ext. 9.
Our vision for the future Conservation Education Center at the Van Scott Nature Reserve.