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| Nickname | NNC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2007; 18 years ago (2007) |
| Founder | Theodore W. Kheel |
Parent organization | Nurture Nature Foundation |
| Affiliations | Buy Fresh Buy Local Greater Lehigh Valley |
| Website | nurturenaturecenter |
Nurture Nature Center (NNC) is a science-basededucation center focused on engaging the public on environmental risk topics.[1] NNC is located in the city ofEaston, Pennsylvania, roughly 55 miles (89 km) north ofPhiladelphia and 70 miles (110 km) west ofNew York City. It was founded byTheodore W. Kheel in response toflooding in 2004, 2005, and 2006 in theDelaware River Basin.[2][1][3][4] The center's work today encompasses both national social science research and local community programming.
NNC's social science research is conducted in partnership with theNational Weather Service and other governmental agencies.[5][6][7] It addressesrisk communication regarding natural hazards, particularlyextreme weather events and flooding. The research focuses on how to communicate about such risks both in communities impacted by river flooding and flash flooding[5] as well as coastal communities like those impacted byHurricane Sandy.[8] The Nurture Nature Center has also worked with the local city government in Easton to complete a vulnerability assessment to fulfill the city’sGlobal Covenant of Mayors commitment.[9][10][11]
NNC also organizes focus groups, surveys, and public meetings in Easton and the larger Lehigh Valley region about community knowledge of and priorities regarding environmental issues.[12][13][14] The Center partners with other regional and state-wide organizations to create public education programs on topics like watershed protection.[15][16]
Since opening its location in downtown Easton to the public in September 2011, NNC provides science education using NOAA'sScience on a Sphere[17][18] and exhibits art related to the environment.[19][1][20] It is one of about 160 sites with the sphere world-wide.[21] The Center receives federal grants[22][23][24] as well as state support[19] to develop science education and art programming.
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