Corporate Partnership

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP

Do you have a thriving business

and a desire to give back?

Severson Dells offers several ways that your business can get involved and support nature education and natural science research in your community. Sponsor one of our amazing events, become a business member, have your team join us for a service workday, or go the extra mile and join 1% For The Planet.


Give back to community and the natural world!

Become a Corporate Sponsor

Become a Business Member

By becoming a Business Member, your company can support nature education while also receiving recognition, exclusive benefits for your employees, and much more!



Sponsor an Event

We offer several exciting events throughout the year catering to different audiences. Choose to sponsor one or sponsor them all! We offer multiple levels of involvement to fit your needs.


Teambuilding with your Staff

The Great Resignation showed us that employees are looking for more meaning in their work. Partner with us to provide healthy, outdoor teambuilding service opportunities.



Event Sponsorship

Severson Dells offers several engaging events for the community throughout the year. Your company can be recognized as a sponsor for one or several of our events.


SPONSORSHIP FORM

EVENTS

Each of our spectacular events offer different benefits for sponsors, this way you can cater your sponsorship experience towards your interests! Click the button under each event to learn about sponsorship levels and benefits!

Golden Hour in The Grove

September

Our PREMIER Fundraiser!

Guests enjoy live music, food, specialty cocktails, games, and more in this magical evening set in The Grove Nature Playscape during the golden light of an autumn evening in September. This ticketed fundraiser sees 150 attendees.


Science Saturdays

Occurs once a month

Our MOST FREQUENT event!

These free family events are an educational and fun-filled day for all ages. Guests explore an engaging STEM topic through hands-on learning opportunities. Each Saturday sees 150-300 attendees. You have the opportunity to sponsor 1, 4, 8, or 12 Science Saturdays!


Spook The Dells

October

A FAMILY FAVORITE event!

Guests of all ages enjoy a theatrical hike learning about the creatures of the night through engaging performances along our paved hiking path. This is a ticketed event that occurs in October with around 150 attendees.


Luminaria

December

Our BIGGEST event!

A family favorite for over 30 years. Several hundred guests join us for this free winter event which includes a candlelit trail, music, s’mores, and hot cocoa by the fire.


Business Membership


A gift in support of Severson Dells Nature Center is an investment in local environmental and science education in your northern Illinois community. By becoming a Business Member, your company can support science and environmental literacy in our community while also receiving recognition, exclusive benefits for your employees, and more!


If you are interested in providing memberships to more employees, please contact us for additional pricing. 


  • BUSINESS SPONSOR ($500)

    • 4 Family Memberships for Employees
    • 10% Discount in the store and on programs for employee members
    • Listing on Severson Dells website
    • Listing in 1 Notes from the Dells Newsletter
    • Association of Nature Center Administrators reciprocal program

  • BUSINESS CONTRIBUTOR ($1000)

    • 8 Family Memberships for employees
    • 10% discount in the store and on programs for employee members
    • Logo on Severson Dells website
    • Listing on Severson Dells website
    • Listing in 1 Notes from the Dells Newsletter
    • Association of Nature Center Administrators reciprocal program

  • BUSINESS PATRON ($2500)

    • 10% discount on store and programs
    • 16 Family Memberships for employees
    • Private guided hike for up to 10 people
    • Listing on the Sponsor Board in the Nature Center lobby
    • Logo on Severson Dells website
    • Listing on Severson Dells website
    • Listing in Notes from the Dells Newslette
    • Association of Nature Center Administrators reciprocal program

  • BUSINESS BENEFACTOR ($5000)

    • 32 Family Memberships
    • Logo on the Sponsor Board in the Nature Center lobby
    • 1 Free 4-hour room rental at Severson Dells Nature Center
    • Private guided hike for up to 10 people
    • Logo on Severson Dells website
    • Logo at the annual fundraiser
    • Listing on Severson Dells website
    • Listing in Notes from the Dells Newsletter
    • Association of Nature Center Administrators reciprocal program

Service & Teambuilding

We will work with you to provide a meaningful and fun service opportunity for your team.  Volunteering in nature is a great way to boost morale and a sense of community at your workplace.


Two favorite choices for corporate service projects are ecological restoration workdays and The Grove Nature Playscape workdays.


Putting people and the planet over profit.


1% for the Planet represents a global network of businesses, individuals and nonprofit organizations tackling our planet's most pressing environmental issues. Learn more.



Businesses that join 1% for the Planet commit to giving 1% of gross sales each year to approved nonprofit partners - including Severson Dells Nature Center -  through a variety of support.


Rockford Art Deli is a member of 1% For The Planet. RAD is a sponsor to Severson Dells. In a recent Supporter Spotlight in our Notes From The Dells Newsletter, the owner Jarrod Hennis explains why his business supports our nature center, “Severson has a great, active staff with a go-getter attitude; they continue to grow and embrace change. I appreciate that Severson Dells takes action instead of just talking and gives back to youth.”


Thank you to our Business Supporters!

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