About us

Igniting lifelong curiosity and awe for the natural world. Whether it’s through our unique education programs or the experiences and hands-on learning opportunities for all ages in our future facility, our efforts inspire an appreciation and understanding of “The Little Things That Run the World” (Edward O. Wilson, 1987).

As we continue to expand the reach and impact of our education programs, at the same time we’re moving toward the dream that started our organization more than a decade ago – opening a premier education facility featuring a tropical butterfly house and insectarium. There could not be a more exciting time to support our work.

Scholarship Application

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Please fill out the form below to apply for a program scholarship. We have a limited number of scholarships available so please apply promptly to be included this school year.

Scholarship Application: CLOSED

Thanks to the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation and the Jane S. Heman Foundation, we were able to offer a wide range of scholarships for the 2023/2024 school year. Scholarships are offered on a first come, first served basis to Title 1 schools and all of our scholarships have already been awarded. If you wish to join our Educators Listserv to get notifications when scholarship funds become available again, please email our Educator, Carolyn Taber.