Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Nature Center at Greenburgh
\nLegal Name (if Different): Nunataks, Ltd. DBA Greenburgh Nature Center
\nAlso Known As: Greenburgh Nature Center
\nMailing Address: 99 Dromore Rd
\nCity: Scarsdale
\nState: NY
\nPostal Code: 10583
\nMain Phone: 914-723-3470
\nMain Fax: N\/A
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/naturecentergb.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 23-7454025
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 2\/16\/2026
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Volunteer Program Support
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Volunteer Program is a vital part of the Nature Center\u2019s operations, helping us inspire curiosity, respect, and action for both our local environment and the greater natural world. We welcome dedicated adults, high school and college students, school and outside clubs, and community groups to assist with a variety of activities year-round. Opportunities include animal husbandry, recycling and composting, support at weekend and community events, special projects, and more. <\/p>\n
The benefits of the Volunteer Program are profoundly transformative, especially for our volunteers with special needs. In addition to gaining professional experience in environmental and animal sciences, our volunteers build their self-confidence, public presentation skills, an understanding of responsibility, and, more importantly, a sense of pride and joy in their work. Each volunteer begins their journey at the same starting line, as we proudly sustain a work environment that is inclusive, warm, and supportive for all. <\/p>\n
Our volunteers are an integral part of our mission and daily operations, assisting with the care for over 100 animal ambassadors, supporting education programs, and greeting the 30,000+ visitors we welcome annually. With support from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation, we can strengthen and expand the Volunteer Program, ensuring its growth and lasting impact for years to come while providing every volunteer with proper training, uniforms, and the tools and knowledge they need to contribute safely, confidently, and successfully.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $56,260<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 4 pending grants (The Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, the NY Community Trust Westchester, George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation, and YPIE Spiral Giving Grant)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: One year
\nGeographical Area Served: Westchester County & the surrounding areas
\nAge Group To Be Served: All ages (14 & up)<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Rosa
\nContact Last Name: Van Zandt
\nContact Title: Development Manager
\nContact Phone: 914-813-1831
\nContact Email: rosa@naturecentergb.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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