Merrohawke Spring Fundraiser!
Today we ask for your strong support so that all youth may grow Strong by Nature at Merrohawke.
We had planned to hold our annual Fundraising Auction Benefit this spring, but we changed course and instead are reaching out to you, here, to ask for your support of our education and financial aid programs.
We know that this summer, after a spring spent in isolation, indoors and plugged into electronic screens, children and teens need outdoor time with their friends at Merrohawke now more than ever before.
With your help, we will be ready for them.
Meet Olivia
Hauling in a beach seine net on Plum Island
Observing an ocean sunfish from aboard the F/V Erica Lee
Taking time for a sit spot to observe nature
Fishing for flounder
Nature study never stops
Making your own fire-building kit
Hugging trees is always OK
Engineering a snow sculpture, one snowflake at a time
Nurturing creativity and contemplation
Forest Kindergarten is 100% outside
Learning to stand in one's own truth
Whittling with knives to learn persistence and patience
Weaving art by the riverside
Learning to tie a bowline
Learning to climb a tree
Studying marine biology
Catching green crabs
Lighting fire by friction
Tidepooling at the Isles of Shoals
Fishing for green crabs
Recent Activity
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Jeremy Segal donated $100.00 to Merrohawke Spring Fundraiser!
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A donation was made to David Marroncelli
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Olivia Monroe donated $100.00 to Family of Crew honoring F/V Erica Lee's 40th Birthday
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Art & Sharon Currier made a donation to Merrohawke Spring Fundraiser!
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Thank you to our Supporters!
- Jeremy Segal May 2020 $100.00
- Anonymous May 2020
- Olivia Monroe Thank you to a beautiful community of people caring about our Earth and our youth. I feel so blessed to be healthy during a time of sickness, and to have a support system that always has my back. May 2020 $100.00
- Anonymous May 2020
- Art & Sharon Currier May 2020
- Anonymous April 2020 $15,000.00
- Vania O'Connor April 2020 $15,000.00
- Anonymous May 2020 $5,000.00
- Anonymous April 2020 $5,000.00
- Anonymous April 2020 $5,000.00
Testimonials
"My son has been afraid to go outside because of the virus (we still went to Maudslay and Plum Island but he would randomly get really upset and demand to go home). Today he excitedly asked if we could go to Merrohawke's [Four Rock forest in Newbury]. He loved it from the first to last second and so did his brother. I think he is having a hard time missing his friends and rhythm and this visit brought him some peace. Thanks for all you do. Merrohawke has clearly had an important part in my boys lives." - Spring 2020 parent
"Every time my daughters come back from Merrohawke, they are more confident, happier and more free. And the light touch of you and your staff, helping them to feel safe in trying new things, is a big reason why. "- Summer 2019 parent
"I just want to thank you for giving my daughter such a wonderful Summer Camp experience. She has been enrolled in many programs before that she’s not felt comfortable enough to stay in - going to the Song Sparrows and Dragonflies programs was such a positive experience for her! Every morning she was excited to leave the house and go to camp. She loved getting down and dirty with nature and learning about everything she saw along the way. Thank you again and we’ll be back for camp next year!" - Summer 2019 parent
"Merrohawke consistently provides high quality learning experiences for children of all ages. The educational programming, strong leadership, clear vision, and responsible management has earned Merrohawke the excellent reputation they have today. I encourage you to support Merrohawke in its mission to make children resilient and better prepared to face the challenges pf our modern world." - Angela Bik, Asst, Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, Newburyport Public Schools