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A nature center (or nature centre) is an organization with a
naturalists and most offer educational programs to the general public, as well as summer camp, after-school and school group programs. These educational programs teach people about nature conservation as well as the scientific method, biology, and ecology.[1]
Some nature centers allow free admission but collect voluntary donations in order to help offset expenses. They usually rely on support from volunteers.
Environmental education centers differ from nature centers in that their museum exhibits and education programs are available mostly by appointment, although casual visitors may be allowed to walk on their grounds.
Some city, state and national parks have facilities similar to nature centers, such as museum exhibits,
dioramas and trails, and some offer park nature education programs, usually presented by a park ranger
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- JSTOR 24151813. Retrieved 14 March 2021.