Durango Nature Studies

"We at Durango Nursery and Supply feel the need to balance the overabundance of virtual information that we all derive from books and Internet knowledge with the real, tactile and intimate understanding of our world that can only come from touching the soil, rocks, plants and animals of the natural world around us," Bridge said. "Durango Nature Stu... dies provides the curriculum for our youths to make the connection from modernism to naturalism and optimistically to cultural sustainability." Kristi Streiffert, owner of For the Birds, sells coffee and hosts monthly bird walks for donations to Durango Nature Studies. She also steps in to donate auction items and birdseed. Streiffert said: "For the Birds has a mission statement that is very straightforward: to help people connect with nature. When we can walk alongside DNS (literally in the case of the bird walk), we can see both of us directly fulfilling our mission. It makes us feel good!" Alpine Bank asks its customers to give back through its "give back" program. It also sponsors all of our events and provides radio ads to promote them. "Alpine and all its employees share in the common vision and goal to support our local nonprofit organizations. Our success has been built on the desire to make our communities a better place for all who live there," said Vice President Brian Rose. Maria's Bookshop pairs authors with nonprofits to help raise awareness and money. Libby Cowles, community-relations manager for Maria's, said: "One of the most important things we can do as a locally owned community bookstore is to find ways to support local nonprofits, since it's their work that keeps our community thriving. I love finding ways to pair up with community organizations in our author events." To sum it up, I'll quote from Jim Carver, co-owner of Carver Brewing Co. and local philanthropist. Carver donates beer for groups to sell at events, hosts many dine-outs for charity at the restaurant and, most recently, has put in time and resources to maintain our Nature Center. ...Read More