We have reached 60% of our goal!
Thanks to the generosity of our early donors, we have already surpassed the halfway mark in our campaign! We have reached 60% of our goal, raising $150,000 of our $250,000 target.
Even more exciting: The Riley Family Foundation, which believes deeply in our work, has offered a $50,000 challenge grant to inspire the community to fund the remaining balance. Please help us meet this challenge by donating today so that we can begin planned renovations on schedule in June.
Every gift, no matter the size, brings us closer to raising the final 40% and starting renovations. Thank you to everyone who has already contributed and to those inspired to give today.
Your support means the world to us.
In recognition of significant financial support, donors will be honored with engraved pavers installed this summer in the David Sinclair Memorial Walkway.
- $5,000–$14,999
— 4” x 8” engraved paver
- $15,000–$24,999
— 6” x 9” engraved paver
- $25,000 and above — 12” x 12” engraved paver
Your contribution to the renovation will directly impact our animals’ lives, enrich our visitors’ experiences, and help us create a space that fosters empathy for animals and inspires action to protect our natural world.
We are pleased to offer several naming opportunities and special recognition to Legacy League ($25,000) and Founders Circle ($10,000) donors for our campaign to reimagine the beloved Animal Room. Donors may pay all gifts and pledges over three years.
The Darien Nature Center acknowledges the significant financial support of The Darien Foundation, our Lead Donor ($50,000), to fund our new owl enclosure, the architectural concepts for the reimagined Animal Room, and additional seed money to upgrade the remaining enclosures. We are grateful for their continued partnership.