John Bunker Sands Wetland Center

A nonprofit organization

The JBS Wetland Center's student programming (4th - High School) currently focuses on four major areas; Wetland Ecology, Plant Ecology, Bird Adaptations and Water Conservation. Our programming is specifically marketed to the 13 member cites and numerous independent school districts (ISD) that the North Texas Municipal Water District serves (including Allen ISD, Dallas ISD, Garland ISD, Richardson ISD, Mesquite ISD, Rockwall ISD, Frisco ISD, Plano ISD, and McKinney ISD) and assists teachers in using the Wetland as a demonstration model of how humans may have a positive impact on the environment. Each S.T.E.M. realted program is geared toward the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills giving students hands on experience in conducting field research and applying it to school based studies. We believe this method helps students make sound environmental decisions and provides a frame of reference when choosing a science based career path.

Our Needs

NEW Virtual Discoveries Programs Equipment and Salaries
$50,000 for sustaining the Education Teams Salaries

Education and Event Space to Double Student Capacity
NEW sustainable education/event space to double our student capacity and continue our great conservation programs and field studies.
Construction has begun on our new facilities on April 30, 2021 and construction will be completed by October 2021. We raised our to our initial goal but construction cost increased due to supply cost. We are currently using our reserve funds to complete the construction project. But we would like to raise additional funds for our construction cost increases $650,000 2020 goal - $800,000 - 2021 Goal ($660,000 already raised!) t

Since 2010, the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center has been the forerunner in educating over 30,000 students and 25,000 adults about the importance of water, wetland and wildlife conservation. Now we have a new five-year vision: Doubling our visitor capacity and increasing amenities by 2020 so even more North Texas students and families can enjoy this jewel of the Trinity River.

Over a yearlong process, Halff Associates, Inc., helped us identify a new vision and a plan for achieving it. As part of its process, Halff undertook a comprehensive operational and market analysis aimed at making the best use of our education center.

The John Bunker Sands Wetland Center provides field studies and hands on workshops that focus on water and wildlife conservation. Our greatest needs are:
1) Increasing public awareness of conserving our most precious resource - WATER
2) Supporting our school programs 4th -12th/College throughout the greater Dallas area.
3) Conserving local wildlife populations including monitoring a successfully relocated American Bald Eagle nest.
4) Promoting Research on the impact of our programming, increasing the water recycling effort of the East Fork Wetland Project, and development of wildlife habitat.

Mission

Conservation Literacy of Water, Wetlands, and Wildlife

Mission - To educate the public and provide research opportunities in the areas of water quality and supply, wildlife management, and wetland systems.

Vision - Advance Conservation Literacy through Immersive Education

Equity Statement

Conservation Literacy for all. John Bunker Sands Wetland Center provides conservation programs and conservation awareness for all backgrounds of students and adults. We strive to promote conservation justice and equity through diverse, equitable, inclusive programs and offerings for the populations we serve in the North Texas region.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

John Bunker Sands Wetland Center

Tax id (EIN)

27-0712564

Guidestar

Causes

Environment & Conservation, Education - K-12, Education - Career Prep

Operating Budget

$250,000 - $499,999

Counties Served

Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall, Tarrant

BIPOC Leadership

Neither/None

Equity Statement

Equity Statement

Address

655 Martin Lane
Seagoville, TX 75159

Phone

972-474-9100