Join The Taproots and become rooted in our mission!

“The Taproots” is a special group of donors who show their support for Wild Roots Nature Center by making regular monthly contributions. Their reliable support provides a predictable source of funding that allows Wild Roots to consistently offer quality hands-on, science-based programming for young and old alike.

By agreeing to make an automatic and ongoing monthly contribution through your bank account, IRA, credit or debit card, you help make sure that our field trips, camps, hikes, and adult programming stay affordable, welcoming, and accessible. Your participation as a Taproot gives you a convenient and affordable way to continually support nature education without ever having to write out another check. Use the form below to become a Taproot today and help us grow strong roots for tomorrow.

For $5 a month...

...you're supporting Community Science projects like Bumblebee Monitoring to collect data on population status and distributions of bees, such as the critically endangered Rusty-Patch Bumblebee.

For $10 a month...

...your supporting the ability for a child to explore our local landscape on a field trip. 

For $25 a month...

...your support helps us lead a free hike or community program like Wildflower Walks or our Tuesday Walking Group.

For $50 a month...

...your support contributes to the rewilding of Prairie's Edge and sustains our Restoration Workdays.

Donations to Wild Roots Nature Center are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Our EIN is 36-2985870


If you have questions about giving to Wild Roots Nature Center, contact Linda Sandquist, Director of Development at linda@wildrootsnaturecenter.org or 815-335-2915.