Looking Forward To 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, I’m reminded of the incredible experiences and opportunities that nature centers, like Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, provide to families and communities. It’s here that visitors explore the wonders of the natural world, gain valuable knowledge about environmental stewardship, and connect with the planet in meaningful ways.

These moments wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated staff, volunteers, and supporters who bring our mission to life. As we reflect on the impact of 2024, I’m reaching out to ask for your help to ensure we can continue these vital programs and reach even more individuals in 2025.

We need to nurture nature together. Your year-end gift will directly support the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium’s efforts to inspire and educate future generations about the importance of protecting our environment. As the only planetarium within a 90-mile radius, we are proud to offer unique educational experiences that help people of all ages understand the universe and their place within it. With your donation, we can continue to offer hands-on learning, preserve local wildlife, and expand our outreach to the community. Together, we can nurture nature.

Together, we can strengthen our commitment to nature and create lasting connections to the natural world.

Thank you for being a part of the Calusa Nature Center family and helping to create a brighter future for our natural resources for generations to come.

Warmly,

Eric Raddatz

Executive Director

Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium

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Eric Raddatz has been a leader in Southwest Florida for the last two decades and currently leads the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium. "The mission is tied to my mission—to nurture nature, to preserve our Earth and all that nature offers, including our unspoiled Florida, its wildlife, birds, and future generations," he said. Photo courtesy of the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA).