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- EIN 11-2724904
- (716) 665-2473
- 311 Curtis St Jamestown NY 14701-9620 USA
- rtpi.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Environmental Education, Natural History & Natural Science Museums
Mission: The mission of the roger tory peterson institute (rtpi) is to honor and continue the work of roger tory peterson, to foster understanding, appreciation and protection of the natural world. Our motto: learn it, love it, protect it rtpi of natural history is the offical institutional steward of roger tory peterson's body of work and his enduring legacy. Rtpi provides a powerful synergy of art, education, and conservation that is positively focused on natural history and the environment. Our message is greatly amplified by the meaningful connections between these three organizational 'pillars- and is founded in the creative and innovative body of work by dr. Peterson that advanced environmental awareness and protection throughout the 20th century. In this spirit, we continue to devlop and implement meaningful nature-oriented art, education, and conservation initiatives that open people's eyes to the natural world around them - initiatives that are focused on place, but are connected throu
Programs: Education: rtpi specializes in providing nature-based learning experiences rooted in the places where we live. Rpti works in collaboration with our partners (i. E. Schools, universities, communities, and like-minded organizations) and individuals of all ages and backgrounds at the institute's jamestown, ny location and across the country to provide a variety of hands-on learning experiences.
conservation and public programs - rtpi designs and implements active conservation and outreach projects in the local region and beyond.
exhibits and archives - rtpi honors the artistic accomplishments of roger tory peterson by offering world-class art and photography exhibits, including works by roger tory peterson and many others. Rtpi archives house some 200,000 items of roger tory peterson's lifetime body of work and many other important pieces are on public display in our facility.