PHILANTHROPY

The INSTAR Center (Invertebrate Science, Teaching and Research Center) is a 501(c)(3) approved non-profit educational institution, and is the educational arm of the Butterfly Kingdom enterprise. The INSTAR Center plans to fill the unique and much needed role of promoting science literacy in the region through the development of strong outreach and facility-based education programming aimed at Georgia and South Carolina school children, educators, and the general public. Additionally, the organization aims to develop an active scientific research program devoted to the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. Utilizing the university level research facilities at Butterfly Kingdom, the program will focus on local, regional, and international invertebrate conservation issues and involve the dynamic interaction of INSTAR Center staff entomologists, high school, undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students, and visiting faculty members and researchers. A key priority will be the promotion of science understanding and involvement among minorities and women with particular aim at enhancing student and educator development.

We need your help to accomplish these important goals. By supporting the INSTAR Center, you play an integral role - through the provision of exciting exhibits and programs - to the conservation and preservation of our planet, and the creation of in-house and outreach environmental education programs. Funds designated for this educational center endow a healthier understanding of our world and all its inhabitants. Contributions can be directed in various ways, including: capital development, educational programming, and scientific research and conservation initiatives.

Gifts to the INSTAR Center may be in cash, securities or other negotiable properties. Pledges may extend over a period of years with payments structured for your convenience. Donations to the INSTAR Center are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. All major benefactors will be permanently and prominently recognized.

For more information, please fill out our online Information Request Form, call us toll-free at 888-..., or email. Thank you for your interest.

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