Friends of Creamer's Field

What Friends of Creamer's Field does

Friends of Creamer's Field is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1991 and based in Fairbanks, Alaska. The organization is dedicated to providing environmental stewardship education and lifelong learning opportunities at the Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, the only designated refuge of its kind in Interior Alaska. Its core activities include operating the Farmhouse Visitor Center (a nature center staffed by trained volunteers and managed in partnership with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game) and running Camp Habitat, an outdoor youth education program that has cumulatively served more than 5,000 children. The organization also produces a calendar of recurring seasonal events such as the Spring Migration Celebration, Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane Festival, Outdoor Day, Guided Nature Walks, Thanksgiving for the Birds, Holiday Craft Nights, and the Luminary Trail, alongside the Boreal Buzz Blog and Virtual Programs for off-site audiences.

Name

Friends of Creamer's Field

Legal name

Friends of Creamer's Field

Website

https://friendsofcreamersfield.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Friends of Creamer's Field is a Fairbanks, Alaska-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 that delivers free environmental stewardship and education programs at the Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, including Camp Habitat, seasonal events, and a volunteer-staffed visitor center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Education Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education & Community Programs (Junior Ranger, Citizen Science, School Programs) (THAAAGAK)

Keywords

• Environmental education
• Wildlife conservation
• Nature programs
• Youth outdoor education
• Community nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairbanks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Memberships: The organization is wholly dependent on memberships, donations, and grants. Programs are provided free of charge to the community, supported entirely by contributions.
2. Grants: Nonprofit relies on grant funding in addition to memberships and donations.
3. Planned Giving: Accepts qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from IRAs for donors over age 73, bequests in wills and trusts, and stock donations. Provides estate planning giving options.
4. Raffle: Conducts spring raffles with prizes including binoculars, Alaska Railroad tours, Arctic Circle adventures, and smokers. Alaska Gaming Permit #1894, 5000 tickets available.
5. Silent Auction: Spring Migration Silent Auction featuring unique local experiences and one-of-a-kind items to support education and conservation programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Friends of Creamer's Field delivers free environmental stewardship and educational programs at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge in Fairbanks, Alaska. Core offerings include the volunteer-staffed Farmhouse Visitor Center, the Camp Habitat youth outdoor education program (serving over 5,000 children since inception), Guided Nature Walks, and seasonal community events such as the Spring Migration Celebration and Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane Festival. All programs are provided free of charge to the community.

Product overview

Friends of Creamer's Field operates as a citizen-based nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental stewardship and education at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge. The organization provides free community programs through its core offerings: the Farmhouse Visitor Center (a volunteer-staffed nature center operated in partnership with Alaska Department of Fish & Game), and Camp Habitat (an outdoor youth education camp serving over 5,000 children since inception). The organization delivers educational programming through in-person events such as Guided Nature Walks, Spring Migration Celebration, Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane Festival, and Outdoor Day, complemented by Virtual Programs and the Boreal Buzz Blog. Support services include Planned Giving options (qualified charitable distributions, stock donations, bequests), fundraisers including Silent Auctions and Raffles, and the Karen Toland Scholarship Fund providing full scholarships to youth for Camp Habitat participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camp Habitat An outdoor youth education camp offering transformative nature experiences to children through overnight and day camp programs focused on environmental education. Has served over 5,000 participants since inception.
• Farmhouse Visitor Center A nature and visitor center at 1300 College Rd, Fairbanks, Alaska, staffed by trained volunteers and operated in partnership with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. Offers visitor information and environmental education at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge. Open Monday-Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm and Saturday 12:00 - 4:00 pm.
• Guided Nature Walks Educational nature walks led by knowledgeable guides exploring the refuge's natural habitats and wildlife for community participants.
• Spring Migration Celebration Annual community event celebrating the return of migratory birds to Interior Alaska.
• Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane Festival Festival celebrating the sandhill crane migration and raising awareness about crane conservation.
• Outdoor Day Community event promoting outdoor recreation and appreciation of natural spaces.
• Virtual Programs Online educational programs extending environmental education beyond in-person visits to Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge.
• Karen Toland Scholarship Fund Scholarship program providing full camp scholarships to children who have never attended Camp Habitat before, supporting two recipients annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 children have attended Camp Habitat programs

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Alaska Department of Fish & GamecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Alaska Department of Fish & Game operates the historic Creamer family farmhouse and serves as the refuge manager. The organization works in partnership with ADF&G for the Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, with the Farmhouse functioning as a visitor and nature center.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wildlife Conservation Society: Wildlife Conservation Society combines field conservation with public-facing education at zoos and parks. It is comparable to Friends of Creamer's Field in combining conservation mission with public education and visitor programs, but at significantly larger institutional scale.
• National Wildlife Federation: National Wildlife Federation is a large conservation nonprofit running wildlife education programs, youth engagement, and habitat-focused fundraising. Comparable to Friends of Creamer's Field in mission and program mix, but operating nationally with substantially greater scale.
• Sierra Club: Sierra Club is a national environmental nonprofit delivering outdoor programming, conservation advocacy, and volunteer-led activities. Comparable to Friends of Creamer's Field in combining environmental education with community events and volunteer engagement, but operating nationally across many chapters.
• The Nature Conservancy: The Nature Conservancy is a global land and water conservation nonprofit operating preserves and visitor programming. It overlaps with Friends of Creamer's Field in stewarding natural areas and running educational programming, but at a far larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• National Audubon Society: National Audubon Society is a national conservation nonprofit focused on birds and their habitats, with local chapters delivering community education and sanctuary programming. It is broadly comparable to Friends of Creamer's Field as a bird-focused environmental education nonprofit, but at much larger national scale.

Emerging players

• Student Conservation Association: Student Conservation Association is a nonprofit that places youth and young adults in conservation service and outdoor education programs. It is comparable to Friends of Creamer's Field in the youth outdoor education niche (e.g., Camp Habitat), though it operates nationally and through service corps models.

Direct peers

• Trout Unlimited: Trout Unlimited is a coldwater fisheries and habitat conservation nonprofit with local chapters running community education and volunteer stream programs. Comparable to Friends of Creamer's Field as a species-habitat-focused conservation nonprofit delivering community-based outdoor education.
• Ducks Unlimited: Ducks Unlimited is a waterfowl and wetland conservation nonprofit that protects migratory bird habitat and funds education programs. It is directly comparable to Friends of Creamer's Field as a waterfowl-focused conservation organization delivering community education at key refuge and wetland sites.

Regional players

• Alaska Conservation Foundation: Alaska Conservation Foundation is an Alaska-focused conservation nonprofit that funds and coordinates environmental programs across the state. It is a strong regional peer to Friends of Creamer's Field given shared Alaska geography and overlapping conservation and education missions.

Others

• Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a research and education institution focused on birds, including citizen science programs like eBird. It is adjacent to Friends of Creamer's Field given shared bird-watching and environmental education audiences, but it is primarily an academic and research entity rather than a refuge-based community nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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