Boulder County Nature Association

A nonprofit organization

$1,247 raised by 17 donors

8% complete

$15,000 Goal

All gifts made between now and Tuesday, December 9, will count towards our Colorado Gives Day goal of $15,000. 

Your gift will help us:

  • Modernize our Winter Raptor monitoring program's data collection
  • Provide grants for conservation oriented studies, many of which support local graduate students' field research expenses
  • Host our annual Ecosymposium
  • Support BCNA led classes and workshops

Thank you for your support!  

Important Note:  donations received via Colorado Gives cannot be used towards membership fees.

Giving Activity

Mission

To conserve resilient natural ecosystems in our region through science, education, and advocacy.

Background Statement

Education: BCNA has offered hundreds of classes and field trips since 1988 taught by top-notch instructors.

Citizen Science: BCNA runs many citizen science research projects: an eco-steward monitoring program, bird banding, Indian Peaks bird counts, wintering raptor surveys. BCNA also works with Boulder County Parks and Open Space to do owl surveys and cliff-nesting raptor surveys.

Publications: BCNA supports the publication and distribution of books and CDs about local ecosystems.

Ecosymposium: The annual, one-day symposium provides an in-depth exploration of important issues impacting Boulder County and beyond.

Research Grants: BCNA offers research funding for projects consistent with our mission, that help inform decision making by local land managers.

Advocacy and Community Engagement: BCNA members track local management plans and projects, identify associated issues, and participate in collaborative decision-making.

Nature-Net: BCNA and Boulder County Audubon Society jointly sponsor and administer this e-mail announcement and discussion group.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

BCNA funds come primarily from member dues, the education program, and donations.

BCNA LEGAL STATUS

BCNA was incorporated in 1982 in the State of Colorado for scientific and educational purposes. BCNA is a non-profit, tax-exempt, corporation under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.

Current bylaws were adopted February 23, 2022.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Boulder County Nature Association

Year Established

1982

Tax id (EIN)

74-2243827

Category

Environment, Science & Technology, Public & Societal Benefit, Animal-Related, Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

Organization Size

Small Organization

Address

PO BOX 493
BOULDER, CO 80306

Service areas

Boulder County, CO, US

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