Shaker Lakes Regional Nature Center D.B.A. The Nature Center At Shaker Lakes
Shaker Lakes Regional Nature Center D.B.A. The Nature Center At Shaker Lakes
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About this organization
Mission
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes conserves a natural area, connects people with nature, and inspires environmental stewardship.
About
THE NATURE CENTER HAS LONG BEEN A LEADER IN PROVIDING EXCELLENT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES. PARTICULARLY WELL- KNOWN FOR ITS EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULA FOR HEAD STARTS AND OTHER PRESCHOOLS IN THE AREA, THE NATURE CENTER PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND CAMPS FOR OVER 13,000 CHILDREN PER YEAR IN ITS CLASSROOMS AS WELL AS ON ITS TRAILS AND HABITATS WHICH SERVE AS ITS OUTDOOR CLASSROOM. THE CENTER REGULARLY EVALUATES AND MODIFIES ITS CURRICULA TO ENSURE THAT IT FULLY MEETS ALL OHIO ACADEMIC CONTENT STANDARDS. THIS YEAR THE CENTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ITS FIFTH FULL YEAR OF THE APPLIED SCIENCE FOR KIDS (ASK) PROGRAM FOR THE CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT, DESIGNED AT THE DISTRICT'S REQUEST TO PROVIDE SCIENCE EDUCATION AND UNIQUE HANDS-ON FIELD EXPERIENCES FOR ALL PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN, AND 1ST GRADE STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT. THIS YEAR, THE NATURE CENTER SERVED 5,652 CHILDREN WITH THE ASK PROGRAM, WHICH IS THE MAJORITY OF THE PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WAS PROVIDED TO OVER 40 TEACHERS. THE NATURE CENTER ALSO SERVED MORE THAN 342 HEAD START STUDENTS AND 12 HEAD START TEACHERS. IN ADDITION, THE NATURE CENTER SERVED NEARLY 6,959 STUDENTS FROM THE CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS AND SHAKER HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AS WELL AS OTHER LOCAL SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS. THE VALUE OF THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES TO THE NORTHEAST OHIO COMMUNITY CONTINUED TO BE AFFIRMED THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR THROUGH ATTENDANCE AT EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS, PROGRAMMATIC SERVICES AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. OUR FISCAL STRENGTH WAS ALSO AFFIRMED AS THE NATURE CENTER COMPLETED ANOTHER YEAR WITH A SURPLUS, SUSTAINING A PERIOD OF FINANCIAL STABILITY AND REVENUE GROWTH, EVEN AS THE ORGANIZATION LAUNCHED A MULTI- YEAR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO RESTORE AND ENHANCE ITS OUTDOOR CLASSROOM - THE COLLECTION OF TRAILS, HABITATS AND OUTDOOR FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE -APPROXIMATELY 40,000 VISITORS TO THE NATURE CENTER ENJOYED THE TRAILS, EXHIBIT SPACE, EVENTS AND PROGRAMS, INCLUDING 19,630 VISITORS WHO ACTUALLY CAME INTO THE CENTER BUILDING. -SERVED 2,975 PEOPLE THROUGH FAMILY AND ADULT PROGRAMMING. -SUMMER CAMP AND SPRING BREAK CAMP WERE AGAIN SOLD OUT WITH 643 ATTENDEES. -SPECIAL EVENTS WERE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL. THE ANNUAL SUMMER BENEFIT HAD OVER 500 ATTENDEES AND GENERATED 113,486 IN NET REVENUES FOR THE ORGANIZATION. -OVER 610 VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS AND SERVICE LEARNING GROUPS PROVIDED MORE THAN 7, 631 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE IN LAND MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, EVENTS AND ADMINISTRATION FOR THE EQUIVALENT OF NEARLY 4 FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBERS, OR MORE THAN 188, 409 WORTH OF SERVICE. -VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AT THE NATURE CENTER CONTRIBUTED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (JOB SKILLS) AND SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST THE NATURE CENTER IN ACHIEVING THE GOALS OF CONSERVING THE LAND, CONNECTING PEOPLE TO NATURE AND INSPIRING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME AT ALL LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE INVOLVED IN PULLING INVASIVE SPECIES, DEMONSTRATION GARDEN MAINTENANCE, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMPS, EDUCATION CLASSES, WELCOME DESK ASSISTANCE, SPECIAL EVENTS ASSISTANCE, AND OFFICE WORK. THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM WORKS WITH ADULT INDIVIDUALS, YOUTH (13 AND OLDER), HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PROJECT CANDIDATES, SCHOOL GROUPS BOTH COLLEGE AND YOUNGER, AND CORPORATE GROUPS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AT THE NATURE CENTER. BY ANY MEASURE, FISCAL YEAR 2018 WAS A SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN FURTHERING OUR MISSION TO CONSERVE A NATURAL AREA, CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE, AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. THE NATURE CENTER EMBARKED ON A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN IN 2017 WITH A GOAL TO COMPLETE FIVE SEPARATE PROJECTS OVER FIVE YEARS (2017-2022). EACH PROJECT MUST SEEK AND GAIN BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVAL PRIOR TO MOVING FORWARD. THE BOARD SETS FUNDRAISING GOALS FOR EACH PHASE OF THE PROJECT THAT MUST BE MET PRIOR TO A VOTE.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “The mission of the nature center at shaker lakes is to conserve a natural area, connect people with nature, and inspire environmental stewardship. to meet this mission, the nature center engages in natural resource management and environmental education programs.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “The mission of the nature center at shaker lakes is to conserve a natural area, connect people with nature, and inspire environmental stewardship. to meet this mission, the nature center engages in natural resource management and environmental education programs.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of OH, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2019 as 2600 SOUTH PARK BOULEVARD, SHAKER HTS, OH, 44120.
- The non-profit has a total of 47 employees, as reported on their form for 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,484,576.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1966.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $960,033 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $201,285 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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