Severson Dells has played an instrumental role in filling a gap in nature education no longer served by the public –or frankly private– schools' science curricula. In an age where awareness of the natural environment, our effects upon it, and the interdependence of human kind and the planet are paramount to children's futures, Severson Dells provides hands-on educational experiences for children in nature where they might not ever get any. Severson has changed countless kids', teachers' and parents' lives by showing them the wonders of the natural world. And when these same people learn to love something, they'll take care of it for generations to come.
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- EIN 36-2985870
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- (815) 335-2915
- 8786 Montague Rd Rockford IL 61102 USA
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Camps, Environment, Environmental Education, Natural History & Natural Science Museums, Sports, Water, Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management
Mission: To preserve the natural environment and to provide facilities and programs to educate the general public about the natural environment.
Target demographics: people develop a connection to nature
Geographic areas served: Rockford, IL
Programs: Severson dells educational foundation promotes nature preservation and education programs by providing funding for the operation of the winnebago county forest preserve district's severson dells nature center. Severson dells nature center engaged 3,988 participants in general public programs. These programs are are advertised in the quarterly newsletter notes from the dells" as well as on facebook and through the local media. Severson dells nature center staff provided a guided field experience to 2,169 students in 2017. The guided field experience lasts for the majority of the school day and includes hiking on the trails and participating in nature related activities and games. There were 4,663 visitors who required no help from education staff. Education staff delivered nature programming (generally 45 minutes in length) to 1,484 students at their school sites. Education staff provided programming to 1,590 non-school age participants through visits to additional off-site groups at libraries, nursing homes, etc.