The Heard Institute

The Heard Institute is a training program that seeks to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of our natural world. We train volunteers in the many facets of Natural Science so that they may share that love of nature with the many guests that visit the museum year round.

The Heard Institute, Brings people and nature together by:

• Fostering an appreciation and respect for the natural world through meaningful educational experiences
• Promoting ecological stewardship
• Increasing scientific literacy
• Service as a resource to our community

Volunteers coming for training must wear long pants, closed toed shoes, and bring their lunch and a bottle of water. Trainees may also want to bring sunscreen, a hat, and bug repellent. Most of these training sessions will be conducted outside.

The Heard Natural Science Museum is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit corporation. Your contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.  Please see your tax advisor for all applicable rules.