Donate – McFadden Nature Center

Ways to Give

Capital Campaign

Help us grow and enhance McFadden Nature Center by contributing to our Capital Campaign, funding critical conservation projects and facility improvements.

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Adopt a Place to Grow

Honor someone special or leave your own legacy by sponsoring a fruit tree, wildlife plot, or pollinator habitat—nurturing Southwest Georgia’s wildlife and helping McFadden remain a place to grow.

Adopt a Habitat

Support wildlife preservation by adopting a habitat, ensuring the protection and restoration of native ecosystems for future generations.

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Brick Sponsorship

Leave a lasting mark by sponsoring a commemorative brick, engraved with your name or message, in support of conservation and education.

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In Memory Gifts

Honor a loved one’s legacy with a meaningful tribute gift that supports environmental stewardship and the preservation of nature.

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Leave a Legacy

Make a lasting impact by including McFadden Nature Center in your estate plans, helping to protect and sustain natural spaces for years to come.

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Donate Through Securities

Maximize your impact and enjoy potential tax benefits by donating stocks, bonds, or mutual funds to support McFadden Nature Center’s mission.

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Support the McFadden Nature Center

Your donation to the McFadden Nature Center helps preserve the beauty and biodiversity of our 1,240-acre sanctuary in Donalsonville, Georgia.

Every contribution directly supports our mission to protect the land, care for native wildlife, and provide nature-based education programs for visitors of all ages.

With your help, we can continue to maintain our trails, expand our conservation efforts, and offer enriching experiences that inspire a love for the outdoors.

Why It Matters

Bringing High Quality Nature Experiences Close to Home

This graphic highlights the vital role of the McFadden Nature Center, not only for the Donalsonville community but for the entire Southwest region. It illustrates the proximity of natural history museums, public nature centers, zoos, aquariums, and safaris in relation to the McFadden Nature Center.

By showcasing these locations, the graphic reveals the opportunity gap in the Southwest, emphasizing the limited access families, children, schools, and individuals currently have to engage in meaningful nature experiences. The McFadden Nature Center fills this crucial void, providing an essential space for connecting with and learning about the natural world.

From Our Board

Dear Friends of the McFadden Nature Center,

At the McFadden Nature Center, we believe that nature is a gift meant to be cherished, protected, and shared. Our mission is rooted in the idea that we all have a responsibility to leave the world better than we found it, a value that our founder, Pat McFadden, lived by every day. As stewards of this special place, we are committed to preserving the diverse landscapes, wildlife, and natural beauty that define the heart of Donalsonville, Georgia.

Your support allows us to carry forward this vision. Every donation helps maintain the more than 1,240 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and riverfront that make the McFadden Nature Center a sanctuary for both people and wildlife. With your generosity, we are able to offer educational programs that inspire curiosity and deepen understanding of our region’s rich ecosystems. We see the impact of these programs every day—in the eyes of a child discovering the wonders of nature for the first time, in the hands of volunteers working together to restore a trail, and in the gratitude of families who find a peaceful place to reconnect with the outdoors.

As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the generosity of people like you to continue this important work. Your donation, no matter the size, directly supports our efforts to protect these precious natural resources, maintain our trails, and expand our offerings to the community. Together, we can ensure that the McFadden Nature Center remains a place where future generations can experience the joy and wonder of the natural world.

Thank you for being a part of our mission and for sharing in our vision of a greener, more connected community.

With heartfelt gratitude,

The Board of Directors
McFadden Nature Center

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