Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center

A nonprofit organization
Fundraise

$37,959 raised by 103 donors

45% complete

$85,000 Goal


At NWDC, we believe in the power of discovery, nature-based education, and sharing impactful stories. As we strengthen our plans for the future and deepen our commitment to our mission, we invite you along for the ride!

This Colorado Gives Day, NWDC is going BIG with a fundraising goal of $85,000! Every dollar raised for NWDC will go toward programs and items that are essential for the future success of our organization.

What NWDC is fundraising for:

  1. $17,500 for new flight enclosures at the Raptor Center
  2. $30,000 for a skid loader to improve flood mitigation efforts
  3. $37,500 to expand our award-winning Earth Studies education program

We welcome you to pick a featured campaign (see below) that resonates with you. And if a monetary donation is not the right fit, don't worry! You can also support us in the following ways: 


To show our appreciation, ALL Colorado Gives Day gifts over $250 will be entered into a drawing to win a raptor release! 



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Mission

The Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center's (NWDC) mission is to promote environmental stewardship and community health through nature education, wildlife rehabilitation, and outdoor recreation.

Background Statement

The Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center is a nonprofit environmental education and raptor rehabilitation center located in the City and County of Pueblo, Colorado.

NWDC was founded in 2018 through the merging of two veteran organizations who, combined, bring 50 years of high-quality nature programming to the Pueblo community. NWDC serves as the steward of a River Campus in Pueblo and a Mountain Campus in Beulah, engaging over 20,000 participants annually across 650+ acres of public land.

The River Campus is an oasis within the city of Pueblo that provides opportunities for outdoor recreation and environmental education on the banks of the mighty Arkansas River. The River Campus is also home to the Raptor Center, the only raptor rehabilitation center in Southern Colorado. Here, we rehabilitate injured, ill, and orphaned birds of prey so they can be released back into the wild. We have 16 resident raptors and we rehabilitate over 300 birds every year. Through the Raptor Center, we educate over 6,000 individuals on the importance of birds of prey in our ecosystem every year. We provide educational programming for all ages, as well as public, guided raptor tours so our community can view these beautiful birds up close.

Located 30 minutes west of the City of Pueblo in Beulah Valley is NWDC's Mountain Campus. Nestled in the foothills of the Wet Mountains, visitors can visit the Mountain Park to picnic, hike, bike, and horseback ride through a stunning ponderosa pine forest. The Mountain Campus includes an 8-mile trail system connecting to San Isabel National Forest, a low-challenge course, and a retreat center perfect for eco-friendly team development and relaxation.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center

other names

NWDC, Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo, Mountain Park Environmental Center, Nature & Raptor Center

Year Established

1999

Tax id (EIN)

84-1526595

Category

Education

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

NWDC River Campus 5200 Nature Center Road
Pueblo, CO 81003

Mailing

PO Box 99
Beulah, CO 81023

Headquarters

NWDC Mountain Park Campus 9112 Pueblo Mountain Park Road
Beulah , CO 81003

Colorado Location

NWDC Raptor Center 4828 Nature Center Rd
Pueblo, CO 81003

Service areas

Pueblo County, CO, US

Phone

719-485-4444

Fax

866-808-2484

Other

719-549-2414

Other

719-549-2327

Email

taylor@hikeandlearn.org

Website

http://www.hikeandlearn.org

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