About Us
Our staff & volunteers
Our Board of Directors are volunteers elected by members of the Nature Center at TGO. Pictured above left to right: Secretary Pat Dick, Past-president Dolly Akers, President Betty Salter, Vice President Donna Pittman, and Treasurer Loretta Anné.
Our mission
The Nature Center at The Great Outdoors, Inc. is a Section 501(c) (3) non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote the awareness, appreciation, and conservation of nature's plants, animals, birds, fish, and reptiles.
Membership
Annual membership is $15 per person (Jan.-Dec). Children 12 and under are free with adult membership. Also available is a $500 Lifetime membership which includes all family members living in the same household. Join or renew membership at any of our functions or pick up an application in the Nature Center Library.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Nature Center is a not-for-profit, 501C3 organization, run entirely by volunteers. Our volunteers generously offer their time to maintain the center's building, grounds, trails, and plan and execute various fundraisers.