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Nurture Nature Center Nickname NNC Formation 2007; 19 years ago (2007) Founder Theodore W. Kheel Parent organization Nurture Nature Foundation Affiliations Buy Fresh Buy Local Greater Lehigh Valley Website nurturenaturecenter.org

**Nurture Nature Center** (NNC) is a science-based [education center](/source/Museum_education) focused on engaging the public on environmental risk topics.[1] NNC is located in the city of [Easton, Pennsylvania](/source/Easton%2C_Pennsylvania), roughly 55 miles (89 km) north of [Philadelphia](/source/Philadelphia) and 70 miles (110 km) west of [New York City](/source/New_York_City). It was founded by [Theodore W. Kheel](/source/Theodore_W._Kheel) in response to [flooding](/source/Delaware_River#Flooding) in 2004, 2005, and 2006 in the [Delaware River Basin](/source/Delaware_River).[2][1][3][4] The center's work today encompasses both national social science research and local community programming.

## Areas of work

NNC's social science research is conducted in partnership with the [National Weather Service](/source/National_Weather_Service) and other governmental agencies.[5][6][7] It addresses [risk communication](/source/Risk_communication) regarding natural hazards, particularly [extreme weather](/source/Extreme_weather) events and flooding. The research focuses on how to communicate about such risks both in communities impacted by river flooding and flash flooding[5] as well as coastal communities like those impacted by [Hurricane Sandy](/source/Hurricane_Sandy).[8] The Nurture Nature Center has also worked with the local city government in Easton to complete a vulnerability assessment to fulfill the city’s [Global Covenant of Mayors](/source/Compact_of_Mayors) commitment.[9][10][11]

NNC also organizes focus groups, surveys, and public meetings in Easton and the larger Lehigh Valley region about community knowledge of and priorities regarding environmental issues.[12][13][14] The Center partners with other regional and state-wide organizations to create public education programs on topics like watershed protection.[15][16]

Since opening its location in downtown Easton to the public in September 2011, NNC provides science education using NOAA's [Science on a Sphere](/source/Science_on_a_Sphere)[17][18] and exhibits art related to the environment.[19][1][20] It is one of about 160 sites with the sphere world-wide.[21] The Center receives federal grants[22][23][24] as well as state support[19] to develop science education and art programming.

## See also

- [List of science centers](/source/List_of_science_centers)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-LauerWilliams2012_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-LauerWilliams2012_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-LauerWilliams2012_1-2) Lauer-Williams, K. (2012, August 10). [Nurture Nature Center in Easton explores flooding and other climate issues](https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/mc-xpm-2012-08-10-mc-nature-nurture-center-easton-20120810-story.html). *The Morning Call*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Heil2011_2-0)** Heil, R. (2011, September 19). Preparing for flooding might just keep your company afloat. *Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Huth2011_3-0)** Huth, K. (2011, September 12). [Nurture Nature Center, a flood resource center, to open its doors Tuesday](https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/entertainment-general/2011/09/post_31.html). *Lehigh Valley Live*. Retrieved 3 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Jordan2007_4-0)** Jordan, T. (2007, July 20). Museum to focus on Easton foe -- flooding. *The Morning Call*. (Note: This source was written before NNC acquired its current name and therefore refers to the center as the Flood Museum and Resource Center.)

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Bresswein2018_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Bresswein2018_5-1) Bresswein, K. (2018, September 2). [How this Easton nonprofit is using $320K grant to better predict flooding](https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/2018/09/how_this_easton_nonprofit_is_u.html). *Lehigh Valley Live*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Rhodin2017_6-0)** Rhodin, T. (2017, September 03). [What if Lehigh Valley experienced the rainfall Harvey brought to Texas?](https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/weather/2017/09/what_if_it_rained_50_inches_he.html). *Lehigh Valley Live*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-JohnHall2019_7-0)** John-Hall, A. (2019, July 2). [Are we doing severe weather alerts wrong?](https://whyy.org/episodes/are-we-doing-severe-weather-alerts-wrong/) [Audio podcast]. *WHYY*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Zimmer2017_8-0)** Zimmer, R. (2017, August 16). [‘Evacuate!’ isn’t enough: 5 ways to improve hurricane messaging](https://www.app.com/story/weather/hurricanes/2017/08/16/hurricane-evacuation-sandy-risk-communication/571820001/). *Asbury Park Press*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Bresswein2018b_9-0)** Bresswein, K. (2018, May 25). [Easton council commits to cutting greenhouse emissions: 7 things you can do](https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/2018/05/easton_council_commits_to_cutt.html). *Lehigh Valley Live*. Retrieved 3 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Althouse2018_10-0)** Althouse, S. (2018, September 25). [Easton city council hears about flooding potential](https://www.wfmz.com/news/lehigh-valley/easton-city-council-hears-about-flooding-potential/799556693). *WFMZ*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Tatu2018_11-0)** Tatu, C. (2018, May 25). [Easton goes green with commitment to reduce emissions](https://www.mcall.com/news/local/easton/mc-nws-easton-greenhouse-gas-emissions-20180525-story.html). *The Morning Call*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Tatu2016_12-0)** Tatu, C. (2016, September 26). [What matters to Easton? Nurture Nature Center releases report on environmental concerns](https://www.mcall.com/news/local/easton/mc-easton-matters-20160922-story.html). *The Morning Call*. Retrieved 3 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Miller2016_13-0)** Miller, R. (2016, June 4). [The top 10 environmental concerns of Easton residents](https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/2016/06/top_10_environmental_concerns.html). *Lehigh Valley Live*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Pearce2017_14-0)** Pearce, J. (2017, September 21). [Nurture Nature Center on LV Discourse](https://www.wdiy.org/post/nurture-nature-center-lv-discourse) [Radio program]. *WDIY 88.1*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Scheid2021_15-0)** Scheid, L. (2021, March 12). [Is your yard watershed friendly? There's now a certification for that](https://www.berksmontnews.com/news/is-your-yard-watershed-friendly-theres-now-a-certification-for-that/article_ec9ce79a-e200-570b-b9b0-9ae36d9d8b78.html). *Berks-Mont News*. Retrieved 15 March 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Weigel2020_16-0)** Weigel, G. (2020, December 10). [Is rainscaping the next new yard trend? Here's how to make your yard water-friendly](https://www.pennlive.com/gardening/2020/12/is-rainscaping-the-next-new-yard-trend-heres-how-to-make-your-yard-water-friendly.html). *PennLive*. Retrieved 15 March 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Nauroth2010_17-0)** Nauroth, T. (2010, September 17). [Nurture Nature Foundation brings global magic to Downtown Easton in 2011](https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/2010/09/nurture_nature_foundation_brin.html). *Lehigh Valley Live*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-WFMZ2012_18-0)** [*Learn more about science at the Nurture Nature Center*](https://www.wfmz.com/news/69news-at-sunrise/learn-more-about-science-at-the-nurture-nature-center/17169397) [Television broadcast]. (2012, March 1). Easton, PA: 69 News WFMZ. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Kuna2015_19-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Kuna2015_19-1) Kuna, R. (2015, July 18). [Local artist packs 100 environmental issues into one mural](https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/entertainment/2015/07/local_artist_makes_efforts_to.html). *Lehigh Valley Live*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Miller2017_20-0)** Miller, G. & Scuffle, K. (2017, August 14). [Nurture Nature Center on LV Arts Salon](https://www.wdiy.org/post/nurture-nature-center-lv-arts-salon) [Radio program]. *WDIY 88.1*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NOAASOS_21-0)** [SOS locations](https://sos.noaa.gov/What_is_SOS/sites.php). *National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NOAAELG_22-0)** [Environmental literacy awards: 2018-2019 Environmental literacy grants](https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/elp/grants/apply/2018-environmental-literacy-grants). *National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-IMLS_23-0)** [Pennsylvania: Institute of Museum and Library Services Funding Report: FY 2011-2016](http://imls.cg-devel.com/sites/default/files/imls_funding_report_pennsylvania.pdf) [PDF file]. *IMLS*. Retrieved 3 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Merlin2016_24-0)** Merlin, M. (2016, September 15). [Easton center awarded NASA grant](https://www.mcall.com/news/local/easton/mc-nurture-nature-nasa-20160914-story.html). *The Morning Call*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

## External links

- [Official Website](https://nurturenaturecenter.org/)

- [NNC Official Flood Resources Website](http://focusonfloods.org/)

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