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The students learned more on this field trip than I could teach them in a week of classroom instruction. We are constantly referring back to what we learned on the field trip.

Ms.Mayer, 3rd Grade Teacher

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Our students’ experience is directly linked to your financial support. Keep us “tracking” for kids and donate today. Click the donate button above or mail your tax-deductible donation to:
NatureTrack Foundation, PO Box 953, Los Olivos CA 93441

Have an unwanted car you would like to donate to support NataureTrack? The process is easy thanks to our new partner, CARS. They will handle the pick-up and sale of your vehicle plus all the associated paperwork. You receive a tax deduction for your donation, and NatureTrack receives a check for 80 percent of the net sale proceeds.

For more information and to schedule a pick-up that’s convenient for you, call 855-500-RIDE (7433) or click here to complete your donation online. Not sure? Call (805-886-2047) or send an e-mail to sue@naturetrack.org to discuss what works best for you.

What can I donate?

We accept most cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RV’s, motorcycles, off-road vehicles, heavy equipment, and most other motorized vehicles. If you have any questions about what you can donate, please call 855-500-RIDE (7433) seven days a week.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes! Individual tax situations vary so please check with a tax professional to determine how you may benefit.

How much will my tax write-off be?

The amount that is tax-deductible is the sale price of the vehicle. For more information on tax write-offs, we suggest you review IRS Publication 526 which sets forth the manner in which the IRS requires you to determine the value of your donated property.

Will I get a tax receipt for my donation?

Yes, the tow truck driver will issue a receipt at the time of pick-up. This is not your final tax receipt unless the sale of your vehicle does not exceed $500. This initial acknowledgment will indicate your name as well as the year, make, model and condition of the car you are donating. It will be your only receipt if your vehicle sells for less than $500. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, an IRS Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes will be mailed to you within 30 days of the sale stating the amount of gross proceeds received from your car. This will be your tax receipt for your charitable contribution.

What do I need to donate my vehicle?

You will need the title to the vehicle, but if you do not have it, please call anyway. It is possible that other arrangements may be made. Please call 855-500-RIDE (7433) seven days a week for more information.

Do I need a smog certificate in order to donate my car?

For states that require smog certificates or safety inspections, you may donate your vehicle without these documents.

My car hasn’t run in years. Can I still donate it?

Yes. We are able to accept most vehicles running or not. Exceptions include older vehicles whose value would not offset the cost of towing. Most vehicles need to be intact and in towable condition. To find out if we can accept your vehicle, please call 855-500-RIDE (7433) seven days a week.

How will the car be picked up?

Your vehicle will be towed away at a scheduled time convenient for you. The vehicle will be picked up by a licensed tow company at no cost to you and will be taken to a sale location.

Can you pick up vehicles in all 50 states?

CARS is able to pick up most vehicles in the continental United States.

NatureTrack is incorporated in the State of California as a public-benefit corporation and operates as a publicly supported charity under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal tax identification number 45-3040646. Contributions are tax deductible as provided by law. Please consult your tax advisor.

Corporate sponsorships available, for more information email sue@naturetrack.org or call 805.886.2047.

"The folks at NatureTrack have totally dialed in the process behind planning and executing a successful, deeply meaningful field trip experience for K-12 students. Sue and her team of professionally trained naturalists are the cream of the crop in the world of outdoor education. They fill an invaluable gap in the educational field that is so dominated by media experiences instead of authentic experiences. NatureTrack helps to reverse the nature deprivation trend by offering invaluable field trip experiences to our local students."

"I am a science teacher at Los Olivos School District for Kindergarten through 6th grade. I cannot tell you enough about how valuable the experiences have been for my students. NatureTrack not only brought my students outdoors to experience nature and science in an engaging, real-world setting, but did so while incorporating standards-based, grade-appropriate curriculum. Students were provided transportation, hikes, games, snacks, lessons, highly trained docents, and unforgettable experiences from NatureTrack. At a time when schools are cutting all extras from their budgets, NatureTrack fills a void that is not met elsewhere. "

"I was pleased to discover that the program is set up to cover all expenses, including transportation costs. This was fortunate for me, as we have a limited budget from which we can draw money to go on field trips. I am firmly of the opinion that experiences out of the classroom in the world are some of the most powerful learning experiences for children. Not only have I read research articles documenting the benefits of these primary experiences on learning, but I have witnessed the effects on student morale, interest and overall engagement over time.

I hope that all of the teachers at my school will get their kids out into the woods with this program, as I am confident that it is precisely this type of experience that helps kids get excited about science and to cultivate a real respect and reverence for the natural world. This respect is key so that they are able to fulfil their responsibility as future stewards of our planet’s fragile resources and open spaces."

"Thank you so much for an amazing trip. Your docents were kind, patient, and informative. Students and teacher alike had a wonderful time. Over 50% of my students wrote about this field trip as the best day of the year in their 2nd Grade Memory books. I have to agree with those students, best day of the year, and best field trip in my 20 years of teaching."

Dear Nature Track Friends, I really enjoyed going on the hike and seeing all the beautiful animals. Thank you for having me with you on our field trip. Maybe one day I will go with my family and tell them all I have learned.

It was an experience I’ll never forget. And I know that when I’m older I will remember what an amazing day I had yesterday.

Thanks, Dennis, for letting us get wet!

I loved the field trip. I liked how we got to dissect the owl pellets. I also liked watching Pablo the hawk communicated with me. I liked how I stared into his eyes and he stared into mine. It was AMAZING!

I didn’t know nature could be that FUN!!!

That was so much fun! I haven’t looked at my phone in hours and I didn’t even miss it.

That was the best field trip ever, because we got to explore!

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