Donate & Support Our Work
Reasons to Give
Nearby Nature works in neighborhoods impacted by high poverty and inequity. In these neighborhoods, we are seeing the effects of trauma in our young people. Research shows that time outdoors can reduce stress and improve physical health. Environmental education can also introduce youth to green careers and inspire them to a lifetime of outdoor stewardship and recreation. We rely on contributions from people like you to keep our programs, projects and outings going. Even if you do not live in these neighborhoods, you can help make a difference. FYI we are a 501c3 non-profit under the fiscal sponsorship of the Milwaukee Environmental Consortium (MEC) so checks must be made out to MEC. We gratefully thank our foundation, corporate, and organizational donors. Please scroll down for a recent list.
Greeting Card Offer – Extended through July, 2023
We are kicking off a campaign to fund a new Operations Manager! If you Donate $250 or more before April 30th, we’ll send you a complete set of FIVE of these beautiful blank greeting cards made from art prints by Mars Patterson (4 shown here, plus a mystery print). They are 5 1/2″ by 4 1/4″, are beautiful, and suitable for framing.
You can donate online using PayPal or a credit card.
You can specify if you would like your donation to go to
- Nearby Nature Youth Programs
- Anti-Racism Education
- Green Space Equity Programs
- Nearby Nature General Funds
Donate by Mail
Tax-deductible contributions can be made out to our fiscal sponsor:
Milwaukee Environmental Consortium
Attn: Nearby Nature Milwaukee
1836 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53205
Our Donors
2017, 2018, 2019
- The Sierra Club Foundation
- The James E Dutton Foundation
- Greater Milwaukee Foundation
…. and dozens of private individual donors like you
Donors
2020-2021
- Bader Philanthropies
- Fund for Lake Michigan
- Greater Milwaukee Foundation
- Freshwater Future
- Pisces Foundation Mosaic Grant
Donors
2022 – 2023
- Fund for Lake Michigan
- Greater Milwaukee Foundation
- Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation
- Johnson Controls Foundation
- Rotary Club of Milwaukee
- Theresa A Wick Fund
- Sponsors for the 4th Annual African American Environmental Awards
