For more than 30 years, Cope Environmental Center has connected people with nature and shown our community what a more sustainable future can look like.

From children exploring the outdoors to families discovering new way to care for our planet, the experiences happening at Cope today can shape the way people live for years to come.

A planned gift is one way to help make sure those opportunities continue.

And you don’t need to make a gift today to make a difference tomorrow.

A future gift can help sustain the education, conservation, and outdoor experiences that make Cope special.

Many planned gifts allow you to continue using and enjoying your assets during your lifetime.

A planned gift can create a lasting connection between your values and the generations who will experience Cope in the future.

Including Cope in your plans can be as simple as naming Cope as a beneficiary or leaving a gift through your will or trust.

Every legacy looks different. What matters is choosing an option that fits your goals, your family, and the future you want to help create.

Include Cope in your will or living trust with a specific dollar amount, percentage, or portion of your estate.

Name Cope as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or investment account.

A charitable remainder trust can provide income to you or another beneficiary, with the remainder eventually supporting Cope.

Create a gift that supports Cope while providing income for life.

We encourage you to speak with your attorney or financial advisor about the option that’s right for you.

What Will Your Legacy Make Possible?

You don’t have to have everything figured out before taking the first step.

If you’re considering including Cope Environmental Center in your estate plans, we’d be honored to have a confidential conversation with you and answer your questions.

We are incredibly grateful!

If Cope is already part of your estate plans, please let us know. Sharing your intentions allows us to properly thank you and welcome you into the Cope Legacy Circle.

Anonymous gifts and plans are always respected.

The trails, wetlands, prairies, programs, and outdoor experiences at Cope are here because people cared enough to invest in the future.

A planned gift is one way to make sure that care continues.