Association for Nature-Based Education Inc

“The board votes and approves the executive directors salary annually.”

“Draft version of form 990 is reviewed by executive director, board president and treasurer prior to being signed.”

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

“Budget determines employees pay rates and the board approves the annual budget.”

“The name of the organization changed in may 2024. It was previously eastern region association of forest and nature schools, inc. Now it is association for nature-based education, inc.”

“PART III,LINE 4A - The Association for Nature-Based Education, Inc. continues to fulfill our mission through nature-based education programs and initiatives that serve teachers, children, and families. During this fiscal year our biggest accomplishments were the growth in attendance for our Nature-Based Teacher Certification course, growing demand of our online learning opportunities, and expansion of Notchcliff Nature Programs. The Nature-Based Teacher Certification is a 36-clock hour course that provides in-depth study of best practices in nature-based early childhood education to prepare teachers for meaningful outdoor learning experiences. The certification is offered in tiered levesl 1, 2, and 3. During this fiscal year, 223 teachers attended the certification. There is a six-week online option which some teachers utilize, while others attend a week of in-person training in Maryland or in surrounding states. 320 teachers also attended a range of online courses and webinars, with another 97 teachers taking advantage of self-paced courses. Additionally, 208 teachers attended our in-person Outdoor Teacher Retreats, day-long training, and networking Meet-Ups.”

“PART III, 4B - Notchcliff Nature Programs is the community-based arm of programs held on the grounds of a loca retirement community in Batimore County, MD. During this fiscal year, programs included an outdoor preschool for children ages 3-5 years old, homeschool programs for children ages 5-10, caregiver and child classes, and licensed summer nature camps. Other programs include free storytimes for families, community garden days, an annual Earth Day Fairy Festival, and Elderflowers Nature Series with senior residents at the retirement community. Notchcliff provides a lab school approach to continue to learn about the needs of teachers, children, and families in nature-based, outdoor learning programs.”

“Bank charges 167. 0. 167. 0.”

“Business registration fees 1372. 1372. 0. 0.”

“Catering/food 14756. 14756. 0. 0.”

“Charitable contributions 24. 24. 0. 0.”

“Credit card processing fees 13648. 13648. 0. 0.”

“Dues, subscriptions & memberships 2158. 2158. 0. 0.”

“Facilities/equipment rental 2000. 2000. 0. 0.”

“Field trip fees 774. 774. 0. 0.”

“Fingerprinting & background checks 448. 448. 0. 0.”

“Forest days va 3750. 3750. 0. 0.”

“Garden, grounds & maintenance 1633. 1633. 0. 0.”

“Notchcliff community events 109. 109. 0. 0.”

“Payroll expense 443. 443. 0. 0.”

“Payroll processing fees 1263. 1263. 0. 0.”

“Postage & mailing services 1384. 1384. 0. 0.”

“Presenter stipends 16853. 16853. 0. 0.”

“Printing & copying 5873. 5873. 0. 0.”

“Quickbooks payment fees 677. 0. 677. 0.”

“Reimbursements 2794. 2794. 0. 0.”

“Rv expenses 2490. 2490. 0. 0.”

“Special events 2601. 0. 0. 2601.”

“Staff continuing education 1349. 1349. 0. 0.”

“Staff/board teambuilding 1321. 1321. 0. 0.”