<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article does not cite any sources . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (September 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A nature center (or nature centre) is an organization with a visitor center or interpretive center designed to educate people about nature and the environment . Usually located within a protected open space, nature centers often have trails through their property . Some are located within a state or city park, and some have special gardens or an arboretum . Their properties can be characterized as nature preserves and wildlife sanctuaries . Nature centers generally display small live animals, such as reptiles, rodents, insects, or fish . There are often museum exhibits and displays about natural history, or preserved mounted animals or nature dioramas . Nature centers are staffed by paid or volunteer naturalists and most offer educational programs to the general public, as well as summer camp, after - school and school group programs . </P> <P> Some nature centers allow free admission but collect voluntary donations in order to help offset expenses . They usually rely on support from dedicated volunteers . </P> <P> Environmental education centers differ from nature centers in that their museum exhibits and education programs are available mostly by appointment, although casual visitors may be allowed to walk on their grounds . </P>

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