Building community resiliency to environmental risk by leveraging the power of informal science education, art-centered approaches to learning, and community dialogue and networking.
Through a Crayola community grant, NNC has developed and tested a “Create and Learn” series designed to accompany two of our popular Science on a Sphere® (SOS) programs. “Habitats” and “Finding Coral” creative activities are designed to use the power of visual arts to engage... Read More
These community meetings will share the findings from the recently updated Lehigh Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan, and will help residents and community leaders to learn about the hazards in their communities, what mitigation strategies have been identified, and how they can stay involved in building... Read More
A full house enjoyed the premiere of Nurture Nature Center’s new Science on a Sphere® show, Six Degrees of Connection, on Saturday, December 1, as part of a special event, “It’s All Connected: Exploring Connections from Earth Science to Family.” The new program, funded through... Read More
Nurture Nature Center, located in Easton, Pa, is a dynamic center for community learning about local environmental risks. Housed in a beautifully renovated, historic, 30,000 square foot facility, where the staff uses a blend of science, art and dialogue programs to get the community talking and thinking critically about the local environment. Through a diverse set of programs engaging adults, families and organizations, we are helping communities to understand the science, policy and cultural implications of issues including flooding and food access, and ways they can prepare and make positive changes for the future.
