Donations

Protect Nature. Inspire Future Generations.

The Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter safeguards 1,200 acres of wetlands, wildlife habitat, and scenic open space—a refuge for nature and a place for people to connect with the environment.

Your donation helps:
🌿 Educate the next generation—$60 brings a class of 20 students to explore nature firsthand.
🌿 Restore critical habitats—$100 plants native shrubs and seeds that sustain wildlife.
🌿 Preserve Park City’s natural beauty—Your support keeps 10 miles of trails and wildlife viewing areas thriving.

As climate change and development threaten our landscapes, your support ensures that wildlife has a refuge and future generations can learn to protect it.

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Sandhill Society

Sustain the future of Swaner Preserve and inspire generations of nature lovers by joining the Sandhill Society with an annual gift of $1,000 or more.

Your gift can:
🌿 Protect critical wildlife habitat and preserve Park City’s natural beauty.
📚 Provide hands-on environmental education for thousands of children and adults.
🎨 Fund special exhibitions that connect our community to nature in new ways.

Make a lasting impact—become a Sandhill Society member today.

Corporate & Foundation Giving

Support Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter through a gift to our general fund, sponsorship of a special exhibit or event, or a contribution to our current conservation endowment—ensuring the long-term protection of our lands and programs. We offer a variety of partnership opportunities to align your company’s goals with our mission of conservation, education, and community engagement

1% for the Planet

Swaner is a proud 1% for the Planet environmental partner: Businesses join this global program by giving 1% of their annual sales directly to environmental partners like Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter to support conservation, education, and sustainability.

If your business is looking for a way to give back to the environment, consider joining this global movement and directing your support to make a positive local impact at Swaner. Learn more & get involved.

Join these businesses in supporting Swaner:

 

In-kind corporate donors:

Other Ways to Donate

Mail

Make checks payable to “Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter – USU" and mail to 1258 Center Drive, Park City, UT 84098.

Wire or Stock Transfer

Contact swanerecocenter@usu.edu for instructions.

Planned Giving

Leave a legacy or nurturing, education, and preserving by giving through bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, life insurance, and other planned giving vehicles. If you would like to learn more about making a planned gift to Swaner EcoCenter, visit USUGiftLegacy.org or contact Gordon Nelson at 435-797-7191 or gordon.nelson@usu.edu. 

Matching Gift

Many companies offer matching gift programs, allowing employees to multiply the power of their donation to Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter. Your employer may match your gift dollar for dollar—or even double or triple it!

Check with your company to see if they participate—it’s an easy way to increase your impact and support conservation, education, and habitat restoration.

Endowment

Would you like to see your legacy live on at Swaner EcoCenter? You can make a donation to help us endow a staff position or endow our programming. Please consult with staff when considering this significant gift. Learn about our Conservation Endowment!

Federal Tax Identification Number

Swaner was founded as a 501(c)3 in 1993, and gifted itself to Utah State University in 2010. We operate as a nonprofit under USU’s EIN: 87-6000528