How to Create and Nurture A Nature Center in Your Community

How to Create and Nurture A Nature Center in Your Community published by University of Texas Press, Austin, TX, 1998. 1st Stated Signed Edition. Paperback. No DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Inscribed to original owner by Brent Evans. 250 Pgs. ISBN 0292720971. LCCN 97-38068. By Brent Evans and Carolyn Chipman-Evans. Foreword by Robert A Thomas. The authors offer a proven model for creating natural sanctuaries within a community. They begin with a personal account of founding the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne, Texas, then go on to describe a center's general purposes and activities. Their thumbnail sketches of nature centers around the country lead to a discussion of facility options and program possibilities. In the second half of the book, they give step-by-step instructions for creating and maintaining a nature center. This practical handbook will be an essential resource for nature center pioneers, as well as volunteers, board members, donors, government officials, or new members who want to educate themselves about the operation and potential of a nature center in their community. Illustrated by Carolyn Chipman-Evans. Description text copyright 2008 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 18182.