Does Nature's Academy take credit cards?

Yes, Nature's Academy takes credit cards.

Specialties

Nature's Academy has decades of experience teaching environmental conservation across a variety of disciplines, including ecology, marine science, botany, chemistry and physics. Our education programs focus on science conservation and cater to school, family and group organizations. Participants are immersed in a variety of exciting activities, such as snorkeling, kayaking, canoeing, guided nature walks and hands-on discovery at parks and science facilities throughout the state. Nature's Academy gives back to the local community through initiatives, such as our Tools of Change Project, which reduces plastic use by replacing bottled waters with a reusable alternative.

History

Established in 2007.

Prior to founding Nature's Academy, Dana Pounds, a marine biologist, was diagnosed with a rare cancer affecting her right leg. After battling the disease for ten years, Dana had her leg amputated to save her life. Through her struggles, Dana further realized her purpose and the value of delivering lasting educational impressions to her community and future generations. As a result, Nature's Academy was launched! Since 2007, the Bradenton-based company has impacted over 55,000 participants, including visitors from 41 states and five countries!

Meet the Business Owner: Dana P.

Dana Pounds grew up immersed in nature with the beautiful landscape of the New Jersey shore, Vermont and Maine. She graduated Cum Laude with a double major in Environmental Studies and Biology from Middlebury College in Vermont in 1995. She received her Master's Degree in Marine Biology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida in 2005. Dana has since devoted her knowledge and experience to teaching children and adults the importance of environmental conservation throughout the Unites States and as far as the Galapagos Islands and Australia. She is the President and Executive Director of Nature's Academy, Inc., where she continues to pursue her lifelong passion of creating and delivering high quality, engaging educational opportunities for children and adults.