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Northwest Florida Environmental Conservancy
The Northwest
Florida Environmental Conservancy is pleased to announce a partnership with Dogwood Acres Camp and the Presbyterian Church
of Northwest Florida!
This site contains information about:
1) The history of
the partnership between NWFLEC & Dogwood Acres (pg 1).
2) The biodiversity & natural history of Dogwood
Acres camp (pg 2).
3) Environmental education & ecotourism programs available (pgs 3-4).
4) The
future nature center, needed materials & volunteers & making donations (pgs 5-7).
5) News & Events
(pg 8).
The
History of the Partnership between NWFLEC & Dogwood Acres
Beginning
in June, 2010 and over the summer, the Northwest Florida Environmental Conservancy (NWFLEC) gave a series of environmental
programs to camp staff and counselors at Dogwood Acres about the amazing biodiversity and wildlife of the region.
The programs for summer camp kids were very popular and well received. Additional environmental
consulting and advising grew out of this relationship. Dogwood Acres is a 453
acre camp developed and supported by the Presbytery of Florida. Dogwood Acres offers summer camp programs
for children and youth, grades 2-12. The camp also provides an ideal setting for group gatherings, retreats,
workshops, weddings, outdoor recreation, worship services, family reunions and other special events, throughout the rest of
the year. In December of 2004 NWFLEC was founded. The purpose of NWFLEC is to raise
public awareness of the incredible natural history and biodiversity of Northwest Florida and the Gulf Coastal areas of Georgia,
Alabama and Mississippi. NWFLEC is an official, non-profit organization licensed with the
State of Florida and the Federal Government. NWFLEC and Dogwood Acres share many common
goals of environmental education, outdoor recreation, preservation and wise management and stewardship of the natural resources
of northwest Florida; and creating memorable and character-building experiences for children and adults through nature, learning
and adventure! Through this partnership plans for a new nature center and environmental education
and conservation programs are now underway. A small building, designated as a nature center currently exists
at Dogwood Acres. However, it does not contain any operating exhibits or equipment, animals, or a staff.
NWFLEC is now working with Dogwood Acres to transform this building into one of the most incredible and unique, small
nature centers in the region! Not only will this be an amazing nature center housing many unusual native
animals, plants and exhibits; it will be used for environmental education programs, lectures and demonstrations, conservation
events and much more! We urge you to please look over this website to see the status of work and see how you
can help and get involved with the nature center modifications and building. You can also view available educational
programs, facilities and resources at Dogwood Acres to make plans for your event or visit to the camp. The potential
of this partnership is nearly unlimited; and the benefits that can result from this for children, students, adults, the region,
animals and northwest Florida are very exciting! Please get involved and help today to make an incredible
difference in the future! Thank you!
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Special Donation Note
NWFLEC is an official,
non-profit organization licensed with the State of Florida. Corporation # N05000003215.
We are also a Federal,
non-profit and tax-exempt organization (ID# 85-0450964) under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). All contributions are tax
deductible.
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Site Table of Contents
Pg. 1 Home page
Pg. 2 The Biodiversity & Natural History of Dogwood Acres
Pg. 3 Environmental Education & Ecotourism at Dogwood Acres
Pg. 4 Environmental Education Programs
Pg. 5 Nature Center & Exhibits
Pg. 6 Nature Center Expenses, Needed Materials & Volunteer Services
Pg. 7 Nature Center & Project Donations; Sponsorship & Support
Pg. 8 News & Events
Pg. 9 Contact Information, Area Map & Links
=================================================================================== Special Note All content and opinions of
this website are the sole responsibility of the webmaster. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact
the webmaster at the email address below. All website photos were taken by Karl Studenroth (unless otherwise noted)
and are copyrighted (and may not be copied or used without prior, written consent). Enjoy the site! Thanks for
visiting and we look forward to your involvement and support! =================================================================================== (Below) A Buckeye in bloom
at Dogwood Acres!
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