Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center
Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center
20 Lakeview Drive
Unit 107 ( PO Box 3017)
Nederland, CO 80466
20 Lakeview Drive
Unit 107 ( PO Box 3017)
Nederland, CO 80466
Categories: 'green' Products & Services, Education Centers, Educational Services & Consultants, Environmental & Ecological Services, Natural Resource Preservation Service, Nature Centers, Youth Organizations, Youth Organizations & Centers
Wild Bear fosters a life-long appreciation of the environment & an ecologically sound community.
Since 1995, Wild Bear has served thousands of people through its workshops for youths and families, such as Enchanted Forest and Wild Earth.
The long-term vision from Wild Bear’s modest beginnings in 1995 was to create a nature center facility in the mountains near Nederland to provide the general public with opportunities to learn together about their own backyard. In 1999, Wild Bear collaborated with Boulder County Open Space and the Town of Nederland to preserve over 200 acres of land north of Nederland, Colorado; voters approved this plan including the development of the Nature Center by Wild Bear.
Through donors Wild Bear owns 5 acres amid the Mud Lake Open Space. In July of 2000, Wild Bear organized 134 volunteers to remove over 30 tons of trash off of the Mud Lake property allowing it to regenerate to its natural state. Wild Bear has full approvals to create an off-grid nature center at Mud Lake that will serve locals and visitors alike for generations to come.
Now, through generous gifts from community members, Wild Bear Center has opened a permanent space in downtown Nederland, where visitors and locals alike can engage in workshops, enjoy exhibits highlighting the local and global environment, and contemplate our impact thereon. This 2200 sq. foot facility is located in the downtown Shopping Center. Through generous gifts from members of the regional community, Wild Bear’s volunteer committee designed and renovated this environmentally conscious space. Donors have also collectively paid for the first year’s rent. This “Mountain Ecology Center” opened over Memorial Day weekend, 2010 and enjoyed the highest summer enrollment of youth workshops in Wild Bear history!
Now Wild Bear is offering workshops for adults, and families in both free and fee-based ongoing learning opportunities. It also houses Wild Earth Goods, a fundraising vehicle in the form of an ecologically conscious art & gift shop providing an earned income line in Wild Bear’s budget. The downtown location has created a cohesive space in which to operate as well as an expanded ability to serve the general public on a daily basis. Open 7 days per week, Wild Bear has created exhibits in the space, highlighting the preservation and clean up of Mud Lake as offering interactive educational information about Raptors, Arthropods and more. Visitors from all over the world have been enjoying this new resource in Boulder County as another free educational opportunity provided by Wild Bear Center.
Keywords: Environmental Education, Nature Center, Youth
Since 1995, Wild Bear has served thousands of people through its workshops for youths and families, such as Enchanted Forest and Wild Earth.
The long-term vision from Wild Bear’s modest beginnings in 1995 was to create a nature center facility in the mountains near Nederland to provide the general public with opportunities to learn together about their own backyard. In 1999, Wild Bear collaborated with Boulder County Open Space and the Town of Nederland to preserve over 200 acres of land north of Nederland, Colorado; voters approved this plan including the development of the Nature Center by Wild Bear.
Through donors Wild Bear owns 5 acres amid the Mud Lake Open Space. In July of 2000, Wild Bear organized 134 volunteers to remove over 30 tons of trash off of the Mud Lake property allowing it to regenerate to its natural state. Wild Bear has full approvals to create an off-grid nature center at Mud Lake that will serve locals and visitors alike for generations to come.
Now, through generous gifts from community members, Wild Bear Center has opened a permanent space in downtown Nederland, where visitors and locals alike can engage in workshops, enjoy exhibits highlighting the local and global environment, and contemplate our impact thereon. This 2200 sq. foot facility is located in the downtown Shopping Center. Through generous gifts from members of the regional community, Wild Bear’s volunteer committee designed and renovated this environmentally conscious space. Donors have also collectively paid for the first year’s rent. This “Mountain Ecology Center” opened over Memorial Day weekend, 2010 and enjoyed the highest summer enrollment of youth workshops in Wild Bear history!
Now Wild Bear is offering workshops for adults, and families in both free and fee-based ongoing learning opportunities. It also houses Wild Earth Goods, a fundraising vehicle in the form of an ecologically conscious art & gift shop providing an earned income line in Wild Bear’s budget. The downtown location has created a cohesive space in which to operate as well as an expanded ability to serve the general public on a daily basis. Open 7 days per week, Wild Bear has created exhibits in the space, highlighting the preservation and clean up of Mud Lake as offering interactive educational information about Raptors, Arthropods and more. Visitors from all over the world have been enjoying this new resource in Boulder County as another free educational opportunity provided by Wild Bear Center.
Keywords: Environmental Education, Nature Center, Youth
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Wild Bear was founded in 1995
What is your primary product or service?
A nonprofit tax-exempt corporation, Wild Bear provides opportunities for people of all ages to positively connect to the earth.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I believe in lifelong learning and am passionate about the power of people connecting to their backyard. I was a public school teacher for 9 years before founding Wild Bear.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Wild Bear serves people of all ages and now enjoys general visitation to the nature center in Nederland!
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Wild Bear plans to build the nature center at Mud Lake.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Take Boulder Canyon up to Nederland. At the round about turn left through town. Turn left at the bank by the train cars and into the shopping center. Wild Bear is located near the Carousel of Happiness.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, mastercard and visa
Which areas do you service?
Regional
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Wild Bear is a nonprofit
What are your hours of operation?
M-F noon-5:30, Sat/Sun 11-4
Wild Bear was founded in 1995
What is your primary product or service?
A nonprofit tax-exempt corporation, Wild Bear provides opportunities for people of all ages to positively connect to the earth.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I believe in lifelong learning and am passionate about the power of people connecting to their backyard. I was a public school teacher for 9 years before founding Wild Bear.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Wild Bear serves people of all ages and now enjoys general visitation to the nature center in Nederland!
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Wild Bear plans to build the nature center at Mud Lake.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Take Boulder Canyon up to Nederland. At the round about turn left through town. Turn left at the bank by the train cars and into the shopping center. Wild Bear is located near the Carousel of Happiness.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, mastercard and visa
Which areas do you service?
Regional
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Wild Bear is a nonprofit
What are your hours of operation?
M-F noon-5:30, Sat/Sun 11-4
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