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To provide outdoor education programs for people of all ages that inspire a sense of wonder, increase understanding of science, and promote stewardship of the environment.
Weed Warriors during National Public Lands Day
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Friends, It is my pleasure as the President of the Friends of Campbell Creek Science Center to work with a dedicated group of board members and Bureau of Land Management staff to enable more and more students and families the opportunity to get outdoors. Our goals for the upcoming year include a fun fundraising event and finding grant funding to be able to provide more scholarships and bus transportation for under privileged youth. Our successes are not just ours, they are for everyone that has contributed time, funds, or has helped spread the word about the great work that is done at the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center. Thank you seems so cliché, but we couldn’t do the work that we do without the help from our Friends. So with all sincerity, thank you. Jen Aist President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jennifer Aist, President
Dawn Berube, Vice President
Annie Palagyi, Treasurer
Lia Keller, Secretary
Beth Klein
Caroline Bajsarowicz-Borg
Robyn McGhee
Dawn Wilcox
Ginny Gates
BLM staff, volunteers, and partners presented 877 educational programs in 2014 which benefitted 40,732 school children, teachers, and members of the public.
Sensational Senses Program
CUSTOM DESIGNED PROGRAMS Educators can choose from
25
standard programs
with topics including creek and forest studies, earth science, energy, and more.
OUTDOOR WEEK
1621 local 6th graders and 230 teachers and chaperones learned about archaeology, fly-tying, gold panning, bear awareness, and more.
WATER DISCOVERY DAYS
815 4th grade students and 178 teachers and chaperones from 19 different schools engaged in 3-day outdoor event to promote healthy waterways.
KID EXPLORER PROGRAM After-school program for over 270 economically disadvantaged students and their families in partnership with the Anchorage School District’s 21st Century Program. Each student participated in 4 site visits and 2 field trips to the Science Center. snowshoe hare tracks
KID EXPLORER PROGRAM After school program for over 270 economically disadvantaged students and their families in partnership with the Anchorage School District’s 21st Century Program. Each student participated in 4 site visits and 2 field trips to the Campbell Creek Science Center.
Take It Outside programs are designed for youth, families, and community members. Dozens of programs allow you to experience the outdoors and learn about the environment around us.
Volunteers on National Public Lands Day
16th Annual Butterfly Count Midsummer Night’s Science Series National Trails Day
Early Morning Bird Walks
National Public Lands Day
Iditarod Ceremonial Start
Fireside Chat Lectures
Bear Aware Programs for Families
The CCSC coordinated rural education programs for students in 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th grades in Unalakleet, Nome and Ketchikan. Participated in the 5th annual Iditarod Trail to Every Classroom (iTREC!) program for 15 teachers from Girdwood to Nome.
Water Discovery Days
24 youth who just arrived in the U.S. through the Refugee Assistance Program, spent three days at the CCSC learning about Alaska’s flora and fauna. The program also helped prepare them academically, socially, and emotionally for life in their new home.
3– Day Refugee Program
“Real generosity toward the future lies in giving to the present.” Thank you to all of our Friends who allow us to continue our mission in the community. BLM volunteers donated over $274,000 in labor for Science Center-led projects. Volunteers included guest speakers, trail workers, landscapers, weed pullers, fundraisers, biological inventory technicians, and many others. We couldn’t do it without your support!
Volunteer on National Trails Day
TOTAL INCOME- $46,222 Foundation/Corporate Membership Individual/Small Business Membership Miscellaneous Income Silent Auctions Special Grants
$31,272 $13,629 $279 $792 $250
TOTAL EXPENSES- $42,883 Program Support- $27,612
21st Century Program Scholarships/Bus Transportation Special Events Training Equipment/Supplies
$2,101 $21,310 $3,034 $50 $1,116
Administrative- $6,852
Administrative Financial Services Fees Liability Insurance Postage/Printing
$2,666 $805 $1,185 $2,196
Marketing- $3,419
Advertising/Promotion Fundraising/Member Events
$2,346 $1,073
Endowment- $5,000
Endowment Contribution
$5,000
FOUNDATIONS & CORPORATE DONORS NOTHING IS POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS
IN-KIND CONTRIBUTORS
INDIVIDUAL DONORS Watermelon Berry $1501 + Crowberry $501 - $1,500 Bearberry $251 - $500 Caroline Bajsarowicz-Borg Beth Baker Erin & Florian Borowski Jeff & Christine Brune Julia Ginder J Johnson Karen Kelleher Jana & Oscar Lage Jonas Walker & Barbara Bundy Family Dawn Wilcox
Salmonberry $51 - $250 Jen Aist Julia Bevins Karen Biggs Molly Boots Jason Brune Rick Brune Judith Campbell Louisa Castrodale Richard Emanuel & Julie Dumoulin Diana and David Evans Mark Foster Debra Gariepy George & Mary Jill Gates Virginia Gates Kendall Goggins
Salmonberry cont.
Bunchberry $25 - $50
Bunchberry cont.
Keith & Carissa Hodson Kirk & Gabrielle Hoessle Ann Holt Brian Janson Ed & Emmy Kamiensky Zartman Beth Klein Alice Knapp Shelley Lipman James Lowe & Bernice Hagino James and Dianne Mahaffey Mark Masley David McCargo Stephen McKeever Phillip & Susan Means David Mitchell Matt Olson Dana Orr Annie Palagyi Candace Petr Idamarie & Leroy Piccard Ann Rappoport-Irons Wendy Robbins David Sipos Amanda Smith Kim Thomas Lori Verbrugge Jim Walton Sharon Warren Linda and Gordon Wetzel Alex Young Margaret Young
Thomas Amodio & Debra Fitzgerald John Armstrong Andrea Bateman Linda Bauder Peter Biondich Judith Bittner David Black Paul & Lamby Brusuelas Calvin, Erica & Daisy Calloway Judy Caminer Molly Connelly Wendy Craytor Constance Cutchins Casey Durand Sharon Flowers Angela & Phillip Freeman-Shephard Gerald Garden Jennifer Gates William George Roslyn Goodman Michael Gravier Euphemia Green Keith Guyer Erik & Robin Hill Kirsten & John Hoppe Kirsten & Kimberly Houser Judy Jacobs Burton & Mary Janis Jermyn Family Margaret R. Johnson Linda Jordan Patricia Joyner Kevin Keeler Lia Keller Kim Kiml Jackie Knue Amilie Latta Brian Lax
Virginia L. May Catherine, Donald & Mary McQuigg Rena Michaud Cathy & Tom Miller Naomi Morris Erin Narus Ellen Nash Betty Jean Olin Betsi Oliver Linda Phillips Harry Post Junior Maxine Rader Susan Rogers Paul Sandhofer Stacey Shriner Scott Slone James Somerville James Starling Margaret Timmerman (in honor of Lois Bettini) Jason Vukovich Susan & James Wachter Brigette Walsh Bronwen Wang & Bryan Carey Edward Wickham William Yeo
Strawberry $1-$24 Dorothy & Violet Armstrong Mark & Judith Crampton Ray Davis Peter Johnson Suzanne Nash Sabo Family
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“This is my third child attending a program at the Campbell Creek Science Center. It is a beautiful facility that is great for the kids. The staff is very professional.”
“Must bring my family here!”
Teambuilding, Kincaid Elementary
Alaskan Animals, Ketchikan School Age Program
“Absolutely wonderful! I will continue to be a supporter of BLM and public lands.”
“Great program! The kids had a great time learning about the food web and salmon.”
Fossil Finders, Tudor Elementary
“Very educational – I think some of the adults learned a few things too! The instructors were great with the kids and very patient. Thank You!” Alaska Animals, Chester Valley Elementary
Teacher Quotes
Creek Study, Northern Lights ABC “The activities were very educational and engaging. They fit perfectly with our unit on rocks and minerals. This was a great program! Thank you.”
Dynamic Earth, Chester Valley
There are endless opportunities for you, your family, and friends to get involved with the CCSC. Come to an event, help out at National Public Lands Day or National Trails Day, help out in the office, or work with staff on projects. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have helped with many different projects, including adopting and maintaining trailheads; planting gardens; revegetating areas; installing steps, interpretive displays, and sign posts; and stabilizing trail approaches to pedestrian bridges. Get involved with the Friends of Campbell Creek Science Center Board. Help promote Science Center programs, work with community groups and individuals to acquire donations, write thank you letters, and manage the affairs of this nonprofit 501(c)(3). Call #267-1254 for more info.