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Incorporate Some Nature into Your Business
by Laura Schmid, Membership Manager
Now more than ever, businesses are invested in doing right for the environment. There’s even a buzzy acronym to capture the movement—ESG. That stands for Environmental, Social, and Corporate governance practices.
In essence, ESG is an emerging way to rate a business’ investment in social and environmental impacts. The end goal: When a business invests in environmental sustainability, the whole world benefits. At Cincinnati Nature Center, we offer six ways businesses can collaborate with us to invest in the environment.
Corporate Membership
According to the Society for Human Resource Management, nearly 50 million Americans have quit or retired from their jobs since spring 2021—an event dubbed “The Great Resignation.” With the resulting competition for talent, businesses are seeking new ways to attract and retain their workforce, including new and innovative employee benefits. Cincinnati Nature Center offers a unique employee benefit option—Corporate Membership. Businesses that purchase 20 or more memberships receive a 10% bulk discount and enjoy other perks for their business, like a 50% discounted rental fee for a corporate retreat or picnic.
Corporate Wellness
As healthcare costs continue to rise, there is growing interest among businesses to incentivize employees to adopt healthier lifestyles. Corporate membership can provide a literal pathway to wellness, but some businesses have further incentivized their staff to achieve wellness by participating in our Hike for Your Health Challenge sponsored by Cintas. Participants can earn fun rewards as they hike our trails and, if they hike all 17, they become a “Trailblazer.” Hike for Your Health is a unique way to help your employees see the value of being healthy and active, all while enjoying the beauty of nature and having fun along the way.
Corporate Rentals
As many of us head back to brick-and-mortar workplaces, you might be seeking ways to get your employees to the great outdoors. Research shows the benefits of spending time outside. It makes us more productive, more creative, and happier. A corporate retreat, outing, or picnic at the Nature Center fuels creativity, inspiration, and peace of mind. Learn more about Corporate Rentals here.
Corporate Volunteering
The Nature Center’s Corporate Volunteering program offers a channel to cultivate a more purposefilled and environmentally aware culture. By participating in a land stewardship project, employees can improve leadership, teamwork, and communications skills.
Corporate Sponsorships
Corporate sponsors send an important message: We care about preserving the environment and providing the community with a peaceful nature sanctuary. Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel has sponsored the Nature Center’s Back to Nature fundraising gala for many years. The evening’s celebrations and silent auction help raise vital funds for our education programs.
Restorative Landscapes
Restorative Landscapes is our new ecoconscious initiative to beautify property while also supporting the health of native habitats. Unlike traditional landscaping, we focus on helping landowners create native habitats that are aesthetically beautiful and ecologically appropriate. This includes converting unused areas of your business landscape into high-quality pollinator and wildlife habitat or helping turn acres of grass into acres of prairie.
Contact us!
If you’re a business owner or a decision maker at your workplace, please consider one of these opportunities. Your company will be proud to demonstrate itself as a leader in the community for your commitment to environmental stewardship, education, and sustainability.
Corporate Membership and Corporate Wellness
Laura Schmid
Membership Manager
Corporate Volunteering
Brittney Torres
Director of Human Resources
Corporate Sponsorship
Pamela Tierney
Event Coordinator
Corporate Rentals
Julie Rotz
Venue Rental and Event Manager
Restorative Landscapes
Cory Christopher
Director of Conservation