February 2025
Nominated by: Christal Lewandowski / Karen Greenwood
$6,008 (Includes Richard M. Schulze donation)

August 2016
$3,600
Nominated by: Christal Lewandowski
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The Troy Nature Society will become the exemplary community resource for nature education and preservation in the Troy area. We believe in making learning fun! While striving to achieve our vision, the Society will continue to assess our performance in the following areas:

Education

• Offer innovative programs developed from current research, national trends and community needs.
• Provide a wide range of program offerings for people to view and interact with the natural environment.
• Act as a resource to the community for nature-related questions.

Preservation

• Maintain and improve the Stage Nature Center.
• Provide a physically safe, peaceful and well-maintained environment for visitors of Stage Nature Center.

Collaborative Relationships

• Cultivate relationships with community organizations.
• Participate in the community as a forward thinking and challenging leader.
• Develop a vibrant and involved support base.
• Cultivate relationships with organizations having a similar purpose.​