Every Gift Changes a life
Your donation feeds animals and supports & funds conservation through connection for children facing illness and difficult times. Every dollar stays close to the animals.
A nonprofit you can trust
Nurtured by Nature is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit nature inspiration center located in Pauma Valley, California (Tax ID 41-2272934). For more than eighteen years we have cared for animals, protected threatened species, and shared the healing power of nature with the children who need it most. Your gift is tax-deductible.
Choose your impact
$25
Feeds an animal for a week
$100
Sponsors veterinary care for an animal in our care
$500
Funds a conservation education program
$1,000
Helps create an unforgettable day of connection and healing for a child facing illness
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$1.5M+
In-kind programs delivered
$180K+
Given to conservation
300+
Make-A-Wish dreams granted
More ways to help
Book An Encounter
Every reservation directly funds nature center care and conservation.
Volunteer
Give your time alongside our animal care team and help train the next generation.
Host An Event
Rent Otter Valley for a gathering and support the mission while you celebrate.
Spread The Word
Follow and share our story so more people discover the work and the animals.
Give the gift of nature
Your support keeps animals fed, cared for, and sharing their world with the people who need them most.