NATURE FORWARD INC

Chevy Chase, Maryland, 20815-4725 United States

Mission Statement

Nature Forward (formerly known as the Audubon Naturalist Society) inspires residents of the greater Washington, DC, region to appreciate, understand, and protect their natural environment through outdoor experiences, education, and advocacy.

About This Cause

Nature Forward (formerly known as Audubon Naturalist Society) seeks to create a larger and more diverse community of people who treasure the natural world and work to preserve it. The oldest independent environmental organization in the Washington, DC region, Nature Forward is a pioneer in linking conservation activities with environmental education through activities such as: > Reaching more than 9,000 children each calendar year through its nature preschool and family, scout, school, and camp programs > Offering adults a rich variety of natural history classes, local outings, and national and international travel experiences > Working with a network of civic and environmental groups on conservation issues, such as transportation, watershed and rural lands protection, and climate change > Managing three wildlife sanctuaries: Woodend, Rust, and Webb > Hosting numerous special events, including author and speaker events, member meetings, and the Bloomin' Birdathon > Publishing the Naturalist Quarterly four times a year and broadcasts the Audubon eNEWS monthly > Operating a Nature Shop at Woodend Sanctuary in Chevy Chase, MD, with a good selection of birdseed, bird feeders & houses, natural history and environmental books, DVDs and CDs, binoculars, spotting scopes, gifts, jewelry, stationary, coffee, T-shirts, and children's items.

NATURE FORWARD INC
8940 Jones Mill Rd
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815-4725
United States
Phone (301) 652-9188
Unique Identifier 530233715