Who we are
The Friends of Forsyth Nature Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to support the Forsyth Nature Center and to foster and inspire the exploration and conservation of the natural world in and around our urban community.
The FFNC Board of Directors meets regularly throughout the year. This group provides scholarships for the Junior Naturalists Program and participates in the Kingston Earth Fair and Expo and Boo at the Zoo. Each summer we host our Annual FFNC Membership Meeting. The Fall Festival, held annually on Columbus weekend, is our primary fundraiser. All proceeds are dedicated to maintaining and improving the Forsyth Nature Center and its programs.
FFNC Board Members
Chair | Joanne Arcadipane |
Treasurer | Gwenn McCann |
Assistant Treasurer | Dixon Onderdonk |
Recording Secretary | Cicily Wilson |
Corresponding Secretary | Anna Brett |
Merchandise Coordinator | Kyla DeDea |
2023 Board of Directors
Joanne Arcadipane
Anna Brett
Kim Connolly
Kyla DeDea
Mark DeDea
Cheryl James
Gwenn McCann
Johnny Moore
Dixon Onderdonk
Cicily Wilson
Contact us
Friends of Forsyth Nature Center
P.O. Box 3923
Kingston N.Y. 12402
FriendsOfForsythNatureCenter@gmail.com
Forsyth Nature Center Caretaker, Mark DeDea
845-339-3053
forsythnature@aol.com
Kingston City Environmental Education and Sustainability Coordinator,
Julie Noble
845-481-7339
julielnoble@kingston-ny.gov
Environmental Educator, KC Keegan-Twombly
845-481-7336
Kckeegan@kingston-ny.gov