Your Gift Makes a Difference
Did you know that Conestee Nature Preserve is owned and operated by a small nonprofit organization?
Our dedicated staff teaches the classes, plants the trees, builds the boardwalks, clears the trails, plans the events, and does everything else required to make this special place enjoyable for you. This work is only possible, though, when it is funded by charitable giving. This means that, as much as you need Conestee Nature Preserve, it needs you too! And there are many tax-deductible ways to support Conestee Nature Preserve. Conestee Nature Preserve is a registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 57-1093930.
Ways to Give
Friends of the Preserve
Make a donation to CNP through Friends of the Preserve, joining a community of people who who share a passion for seeing CNP thrive.
You’ll also have the option to receive exclusive gifts and offers, including branded merchandise, early registration for events, and more!
Flat Tail Fund
When unexpected damage gets in the way, our Flat Tail funders save the day!
Show that you “give a dam” about Conestee Nature Preserve with a monthly donation to our Flat Tail Fund today! This fund directly supports trail and boardwalk repairs.
Our Legacy Leaf program offers you the unique opportunity to become a permanent part of the Conestee Nature Preserve landscape.
Your custom message will be added to a metallic leaf, which will then be prominently affixed alongside other leaves on our Reedy River bridge.
Legacy Leaves
Estate Planning
Planned giving is the most meaningful way to make a transformative contribution that creates a lasting impact.
To learn more about planned giving options, consult your personal financial advisor or contact advancement director, Josh Zalabak, at josh@conesteepreserve.org.
Give a Tribute or Memorial
Honor a nature-loving friend or a lost loved one with a meaningful gift to Conestee Nature Preserve.
When making a tribute or memorial gift, please reach out to josh@conesteepreserve.org to coordinate details.
Donating Stock
Giving stock can increase the money received by the Preserve while providing tax benefits for the donor.
Click the link below to get started. After inputing the stock type and quantity of shares, select Conestee Foundation, Inc. as the organization you'd like to benefit.
Special Projects
Nature Playscape
In the Playscape, nature is your playground! This expertly designed landscape provides a safe place to freely play, where kids can turn over rocks, splash in a stream, explore, hide, climb and unlock their creativity! Maintaining a unique outdoor space like this requires constant maintenance. he best way to support the continuous operation of the Nature Playscape is to join Friends of the Playscape.
