Thanks to you, more than 175,000 students have participated in nature-based education programs with Dunes Learning Center


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Outdoor nature education changes lives. Teachers tell us about the lasting impact of the outdoor adventures their students share. Beyond lifelong memories, these trips form the bonds of new friendships, improve classroom participation, and increase academic achievement.

The experiences kids have here at Dunes Learning Center make them better students, and better people.

It’s magic when you see a kid connect with nature in the dunes! Whether they are taking a walk through time, investigating different habitats, striving for zero food waste at meals or weighing both sides of an environmental dilemma, young people are inspired to make a difference — to choose to behave responsibly to protect and preserve the natural world.

Science comes alive for kids at Dunes Learning Center!

Immersed in a National Park, kids trade screen time for green time as they explore the world around them. In an increasingly digital age, kids need hands-on science experiences.

You can help more children fall in love with nature. Please make your gift today!

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Stock Gifts
Your gift of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can help sustain programs that benefit at-risk students in low-income communities. You avoid capital gains taxes and receive a full deduction! Call 219-395-9555 or email friends@duneslearningcenter.org for information.

IRA Required/Rollover Minimum Distribution (RMD)
Are you age 70.5 or older? Consider directing your RMD directly to Dunes Learning Center to reduce your taxable income. Gifts must be sent directly from your IRA custodian.

Matching Gifts from Corporations
Does your employer match charitable gifts? Many local corporations, including Cleveland Cliffs, BP America, Cargill, and Air Products match donations to qualified organizations like Dunes Learning Center. Check with your employer for details!

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Make a donation in honor of someone special and we’ll send a card notifying the recipient of your thoughtful gift.

Thrivent Choice Dollars
DLC is an approved organization to receive Thrivent Choice Dollars from eligible members. If you hold Thrivent insurance or investments, please recommend Dunes Learning Center for funding.

Corporate partnerships make our programs possible through event sponsorships and grants. Contact us today to tailor a sponsorship for your business.

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