Pay What You Want Natural History Museum Fundraiser

We have put together something special for you!  We are including three favorite digital items, including our brand new "Design Your Own Natural History Museum" set for kids and families to create together!  Choose which item you're interested in and make your donation!  Why?  Learn more below!  This fundraiser is a "pay what you can" fundraiser, with a minimum price of $5 to cover website fees.  We have a big goal for this museum!  We are so grateful for your help!

** You are absolutely able to purchase all three- you just have to add them to your cart individually!

Please Note: Files will be emailed to you, so please ensure that your email entered is correct! Because of the nature of this listing, files will need to be sent manually.  You will receive your files by the end of your purchase date.  If you do not receive your files, please reach out to me!

"Dear Friends of Tanglewood Hollow, 

Last fall, we were approached about a small Natural History Museum in Warner, NH, unable to reopen after Covid. This museum, the creation of Sandra Martin, began when Sandy was just 12 years old. Her passion for the natural world, sparked by science classes at the Boston Museum of Science, led her to build a museum in her home as a child. Over the years, Sandy collected specimens, held classes, and loaned out books, gradually expanding her museum with the help of her sister, Roberta. Her dedication was evident as the museum overflowed from her bedroom, leading her to find a location to showcase the museum in it’s entirety.

Sandy's collection grew with donations and included exhibits on rocks and minerals, fossils, shells, aquatic life, insects, pollinators, desert life, sand from around the world, fluorescent minerals, invasive species, plant life, and many taxidermy specimens native to NH. Unfortunately, after a bad fall and the onset of dementia, Sandy had to move into a facility, leaving her unable to maintain the museum.

Initially, we hoped to take over the non-profit and continue operations at the current location. However, the museum faced eviction, and the entire collection risked being discarded. After months of legal work, we began the monumental task of moving and sorting the collection in May. With the help of friends, we've spent countless hours packing, moving, and storing items, but we still have a long way to go.

Now, we need your help. The unexpected museum move has been a significant financial burden. We aim to display rotating exhibits in our shop at no cost to the community, but we need funds to get the museum out of boxes and into a proper display space. We've already invested heavily in truck rentals, storage, and more to save Sandy's life work from being lost. This is important work.

Sandy, who remains in contact with us, recently said, "Thank you for keeping my dream alive!" Together, we can keep her dream alive. Your donations are crucial for preserving this important collection for our community's children and families. We couldn't do this without your support.

Thank you for your generosity and for helping us continue Sandy's legacy. 

Warm wishes,

The Tanglewood Hollow Team"