The following is a collection of resources that you can use for your organization to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. These resources are for informational purposes and are not intended as legal advice; be sure to get sound professional advice to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Nature Center Toolkit
See the COVID-19 Nature Center Toolkit (pdf), an extensive guide that can help you safely open and maintain your site throughout the pandemic. The toolkit was a joint project between Marshall & Sterling Insurance and ANCA.
Reopening Plan Samples & Resources
- COVID-19 Employee Health Screening (pdf)
- Chewonki's Draft Guidance for Cleaning and Maintaining Educational Materials (pdf)
- Taylor Studios' Disinfection of Exhibits and Visitor Spaces (pdf)
- Nature Center Reopening Plan (pdf)
- John Bunker Sands Wetland Center's Protocols and Procedures for Reopening (pdf)
- Urban Ecology Center's GROW Playbook (pdf)
- Urban Ecology Center's GROW All-Staff Summary (pdf)
- Outdoor Recreation Workgroup's Proposed return to work guidelines for Outdoor Recreation (pdf)
Programs & Camps
- American Camp Association & YMCA of the USA's Field Guide for Camps on Implementation of CDC Guidance
- American Camp Association's COVID-19 Resource Center for Camps
- BEETLES' Designing Outdoor Science and Environmental Education Distance Learning Experiences
- The Redwoods Group's Sample COVID-19 Minor Waiver
- Howard County Conservancy's COVID Waiver (pdf) for summer camp
Digital Tools & Resources
- National Association for Interpretation's Virtual InterpTech
- Zoom Admin Best Practices Video
Best Practices of Distance Environmental Education
- ANCA 2020 Virtual Summit's Facilitated Discussion, Evidence-based Practices for Designing Online EE programs
Fundraising
- Instrumentl's list of grants for COVID-19 relief
- National Center for Family Philanthropy's COVID-19 Response and Recovery Funds
- 10 Strategies for Post-COVID Fundraising in Complex & Major Gifts
Advocacy Letters
- ANCA's letter templates
HR Resources
- Workplace Posters from the U.S. Dept. of Labor
- How to decide to layoff vs furlough staff from Gusto
- Grovo's tips for remote collaboration
- Marshall & Sterling's Leave Requirements (pdf)
- A COVID-19 Employer Toolkit from HR Services
FFCRA and the CARES Act
- CARES Act Overview from the National Council of Nonprofits
- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Checklist for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Help with the Payroll Protection Program Loans
- Consult your state Small Business Development Center