- As one can imagine, acquiring land for preservation; clearing
fences, building and junk; building trails with footbridges; and
providing educational programs is costly. We are fortunate
that we can get some funding through grants from other non-profit
environmental organizations. But our costs are much greater
than available grants can cover. Here's where donations from
supportive individuals, organizations and business owners are so
important.
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- Methods of Contribution. Any amount of cash donation is welcome. Checks can be made
out to "ACRES." Both MasterCard and Visa credit card payments can be made over the
phone (260 637-ACRE) and in person at our office (1802 Chapman Road,
Huntertown, IN 46748). Contributions are deductible for tax purposes.
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- Alternatives to immediate full donation: a stock or bond
donation, a contribution to ACRES Inc specified in your will, or a
charitable gift trust (you receive the income during your lifetime
and the remainder passes on to ACRES Inc. as beneficiary).
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- Memorials.
Funds can be donated for a specific preserve or project in memory of
a loved one. Such donations are recorded in our publication,
The ACRES Quarterly.
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- Directed Funds.
Here are some causes to donate money towards:
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A specific preserve. Donate towards a
local nature preserve you enjoy visiting or want your children to be
able to experience in the future. Every property has costs to
maintain trails and protect the plants and wildlife
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A building project. Scouts have built footbridges
and walks for our preserves to earn badges. Others just enjoy
sharing their carpentry skills. But it helps greatly when
someone is willing to foot the bill for lumber and nails.
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A land purchase. We always have several fund drives
(see below)
going on for purchasing properties suitable for preservation.
Development in Indiana is growing fast and we need to move faster to acquire that last of Indiana's old growth woods,
marshes and or more rare natural environments before they are
destroyed by construction.
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Our radio program. Nature Trust is
funded by individuals and businesses sponsoring its episodes.
Currently each show costs $30, or 8 spots for $160. The radio
station mentions the sponsor of each spot aired. (see
Nature Trust)
