Saint Joseph's Nature Sanctuary
$38,320.51
Raised
127
Donations
$36,000
Goal
Support Accessible Earth-Friendly Education in Central Maine
Saint Joseph's Nature Sanctuary is the result of a unique partnership of local civic and non-profit organizations who came together in late 2021 around a four-acre plot of land owned by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon along the Sebasticook River in Winslow, Maine. (Click here to learn more.)
Together, these partners sought to create a welcoming place where anyone could share and learn ways of caring for the earth, build community, integrate their own spirituality, or simply enjoy nature's beauty.
This collaborative project is the Saint Joseph’s Nature Sanctuary: a haven for community building, education, and spirituality.
Our first successful year of monthly, well-attended, free programming was built on the generosity of volunteers and donated supplies. As interest in this project grew, we became aware of the need to expand programming and accessibility for children and those with limited mobility by building a three-season, screened-in, accessible outdoor learning space and a nature trail with educational signage and seating.
Your donation to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon for the Saint Joseph's Nature Sanctuary will help us reach our goal of raising $36,000 to construct the screened-in space and trail system.
To donate, you can use the form on this page or, if you prefer, you can donate by check. Please make checks out to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon-Maine, write "SJNS" (Saint Joseph's Nature Sanctuary) in the note to ensure your donation is applied directly to support Saint Joseph's Nature Sanctuary, and mail to: Sisters of St. Joseph, 80 Garland Road, Winslow, ME 04901
Join us so we can provide expanded, accessible programming by 2023.
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Central Maine Power Company | $1,000
Girl Scouts of Maine Troop 545 | $68
Cecile Boucher | $104.12
Peter & Jean Garrett | $1,500
Anonymous | $100
In Memory of Sr Claire Labbee
Sisters of St Joseph of Lyon in England and Ireland | $1,000
Kenneth & Mary Ellen Fletcher | $25
In Memory of Sr. Joyce Keevan
Augustine and Elizabeth Nolan | $1,000
Pol Wheelock | $31.59
Thank you for the engaging workshop presented by Vaughan. His sharing of info. & personal experiences were exceptionally helpful. It is also wonderful to hear & learn about the critical work done by the Sisters. It is so beneficial to the community & the environment. I just loved today's message about water.
Charles Morrill | $200
In Memory of Kay Marcoux
David and Gail Hillstrom | $100
In Memory of Sr Claire Labbee
Glenn Grande | $150
Various People | $365
In Memory of Sr Joyce Keevan
Al King | $500
In honor of Sr Claire on behalf of my mother Gerri King.
Carole & Errol Works | $20
In memory of Sr Claire
Louis & Linda Pestana | $200
In memory of Sr Claire Labbee
Margaret & Timm Slade | $300
In Memory of Sr. Claire Labbee
Gloria Jenkins | $25
In Memory of Sr Claire
Christian and Michele Rapp | $100
In Memory of Sr. Claire
Walter and Louise Gary | $50
In Memory of Sr. Claire
Shari Witham | $50
In Memory of Aunt Claire
Various People | $1,000
In Memory of Sr Claire Labbee
Amanda Nelson | $104.12
Cheers to a great cause!
Ellen Paul | $100
Frank Morin | $50
Sebasticook Regional Land Trust | $104.12
Charles Morrill | $75
Susan Palumbo | $104.12
Ellen Paul speaks so highly of the work you do. Gladly will I support your efforts!
Pat | $100
Mr. & Mrs. Hans O. Jahns | $500