Tin Mountain Conservation Center

What Tin Mountain Conservation Center does

Tin Mountain Conservation Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) environmental education and conservation organization founded in 1980 by Barbara Rockwell Henry and David Henry, headquartered at an 8,500 sq. ft. energy-efficient Nature Learning Center on Bald Hill in Albany, New Hampshire. The organization operates across five integrated program pillars—community nature programs and events, environmental education, summer and winter camps, conservation research, and sustainability—that together serve regional K-12 schools (~5,000 students annually across NH and western Maine), youth ages 4-16 through camps at four locations (Albany, Jackson, Tamworth, Fryeburg, serving 200+ campers), individual community members via memberships and public programs, and conservation researchers through citizen science initiatives including butterfly counts, Christmas Bird Counts, and stream restoration work.

The organization manages 1,200+ acres of conserved land across three primary properties (the Albany campus, Jackson Field Station, and Bear Paw Land) and has steadily expanded its footprint through capital campaigns and land purchases. Its underlying technology base is modest: it operates the only public-facing Mesonet weather station (TINM) on its Albany campus in partnership with Mount Washington Observatory, uses the CampDoc platform for camp registration, and publishes an online naturalist blog. There is no proprietary software product or platform; the organization's "technology" is primarily its physical infrastructure (trails, accessible nature trail completed in 2023, energy-efficient learning facility).

Tin Mountain's revenue model is diversified across nine streams: individual and corporate donations, annual memberships, camp registration fees, nature program fees, school/education program fees, facility rentals, special events (notably the annual Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb drawing 500+ cyclists and the First Season Dinner & Auction, inaugurated 1987), business memberships from 20+ local businesses, and planned giving through the Barbara Rockwell Henry Legacy Society. Marketing and customer acquisition rely on community word-of-mouth, member referrals, weekly email newsletters, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and a staff naturalist blog. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees and employs 1-10 staff, with Executive Director Lori Jean Kinsey—42-year veteran—announcing retirement in 2026 and a national search underway for her successor.

Name

Tin Mountain Conservation Center

Legal name

Tin Mountain Conservation Center

Website

https://tinmountain.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tin Mountain Conservation Center is a nonprofit founded in 1980 that delivers environmental education, youth camps, and conservation research across New Hampshire's Greater Mount Washington Valley, serving K-12 schools, families, and community members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation & Education Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA), Wildlife Interpretation & Education Centers (Visitor Centers, Museums) (THAAAFAG), Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC), Environmental Conservation & Sustainability Volunteering (EDAIAGAB)

Keywords

• Environmental education programs
• Nature summer camps
• Conservation research services
• Outdoor education centers
• Wildlife citizen science

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate donations, and legacy gifts through the Barbara Rockwell Henry Legacy Society support the organization's operations and land conservation efforts.
2. Membership Program: Annual membership fees provide free or discounted registration for nature programs, member-exclusive events, and member benefits including the Environmental Book Club.
3. Summer and Winter Camp Fees: Day and overnight camp programs for youth ages 4-16 across four locations (Albany, Jackson, Tamworth, Fryeburg) with registration fees and deposits.
4. Nature Program Registration Fees: Year-round nature programs including birding walks, butterfly counts, environmental book club, and naturalist-led field trips with member discounts.
5. Facility Rentals: The Nature Learning Center and its facilities are available for private rentals, generating venue rental income.
6. Special Events: Events including the First Season Dinner & Auction and the Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb serve as major annual fundraising events.
7. School/Education Program Fees: Environmental education classes delivered to schools across the Greater Mount Washington Valley region, serving approximately 5,000 students annually.
8. Planned Giving / Legacy Gifts: Barbara Rockwell Henry Legacy Society members support Tin Mountain through estate planning vehicles including charitable trusts, IRA gifts, and donor advised funds.
9. Business Memberships: Corporate/business memberships from companies listed as business members, providing visibility and community engagement for local businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tin Mountain Conservation Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that delivers community nature programs, K-12 environmental education, summer and winter camps for youth ages 4-16, conservation research, and sustainability initiatives across the Greater Mount Washington Valley in New Hampshire and western Maine. The center operates a portfolio of programs anchored at an 8,500 sq. ft. energy-efficient Nature Learning Center in Albany, NH, four camp locations (Albany, Jackson, Tamworth, Fryeburg), the Jackson Field Station, Bear Paw Land, and 1,200+ acres of conserved land including accessible trails. Programs serve schools, families, and community members, and are supported by donations, memberships, and annual fundraising events.

Product overview

Tin Mountain Conservation Center is a nonprofit environmental education and conservation organization founded in 1980, operating across the Greater Mount Washington Valley region of New Hampshire and western Maine. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs organized around five pillars: community nature programs and events (including the Environmental Book Club), environmental education (school programs, Project KITE, and homeschool offerings), summer and winter camps (serving youth ages 4-16 at four locations), conservation research (avian ecology, stream restoration, and community science including butterfly counts), and sustainability initiatives. The center manages three primary properties: the Nature Learning Center in Albany (8,500 sq. ft. headquarters with trails), Jackson Field Station (original site with seasonal classroom), and Bear Paw Land. Programs are supported by membership donations and the Barbara Rockwell Henry Legacy Society for planned giving. Major annual events include the Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb and the First Season Dinner & Auction. The organization does not offer a technology product or software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nature Learning Center: The 8,500 sq. ft. energy efficient facility on Bald Hill in Albany, NH that serves as Tin Mountain's headquarters and primary programming center.
• Jackson Field Station
• Barbara Rockwell Henry Legacy Society

Products and services

• Nature Programs & Events Year-round naturalist-led community nature programs including birding walks, butterfly counts, geology walks, workshops, and seasonal community events for individuals, families, and visitors in the Greater Mount Washington Valley.
• Summer Camp Day and overnight summer camp programs for youth ages 4-16 at four locations (Albany, Jackson, Tamworth, Fryeburg), featuring canoeing, hiking 4,000-foot peaks, nature crafts, environmental exploration, and overnight camping experiences.
• Winter Camp Winter camp programs providing seasonal outdoor experiences during the colder months for youth.
• Environmental Education (School Programs) Curriculum-aligned environmental education delivered directly in K-8 schools across the Greater Mount Washington Valley, including Project KITE (Kids in the Environment), Living River curriculum, Forests for the Future, and Mountains Week, serving approximately 5,000 students annually.
• Homeschool Programs Environmental education programs tailored for homeschooled children, started in 2011.
• Environmental Book Club Monthly book club meeting on the first Wednesday of every month, covering diverse natural-world topics, co-sponsored by White Birch Books.
• Membership Program Annual membership program offering free or discounted registration for nature programs, member-exclusive events such as Mountain Laurel Exploration, member benefits including the Environmental Book Club, and other engagement opportunities for supporters.
• Facility Rentals The Nature Learning Center and surrounding facilities are available for private rentals, including corporate events, nature photography workshops, artist receptions, and community gatherings.
• Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb Annual fundraising cycling event in August where over 500 cyclists race 7.6 miles to the summit of Mount Washington, with proceeds benefiting Tin Mountain Conservation Center.
• First Season Dinner & Auction Annual fundraising benefit dinner and auction supporting Tin Mountain Conservation Center's programs and operations.
• Avian Ecology Research Bird population studies including the North Conway Christmas Bird Count (46+ consecutive years of participation), resident bird monitoring, and breeding bird surveys contributing to national databases.
• Community Science Programs Citizen science programs including annual butterfly counts (one of eight such counts in New Hampshire, with data submitted to the North American Butterfly Association), amphibian crossing efforts (Big Night), and other community-based wildlife monitoring initiatives.
• Stream Restoration Research Trout habitat restoration projects including work in the Beebe River watershed and other stream habitat improvement initiatives.
• Sustainability Initiatives Sustainability programs including renewable energy initiatives at the Nature Learning Center, road and driveway erosion management education, and water quality protection efforts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 students reached annually through school-based environmental education programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Upper Saco Valley Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Tin Mountain and the Mount Washington Valley Community Supported Agriculture program co-founded the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust in 2001, a land conservation organization protecting the Upper Saco Valley region.
• Mount Washington ObservatorycoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to install a live Mesonet weather station on Tin Mountain's campus, providing real-time weather data accessible to the public. The station is designated as station TINM on the Mount Washington Observatory Mesonet network.
• North American Butterfly Association (NABA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTin Mountain is one of eight organizations in New Hampshire that conducts annual one-day butterfly circle counts each July. All data is submitted to NABA for national population monitoring and conservation research.
• NH AudubonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a research partner link on Tin Mountain's website, connecting to NH Audubon's conservation programs and resources.
• USDA Regional Conservation Partnership ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a research partner link, providing access to federal conservation funding and programs for regional conservation efforts.
• Institute for Bird PopulationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a research partner link, supporting bird population monitoring and avian ecology research initiatives.
• NH Fish and Game DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a research partner link supporting conservation research and wildlife monitoring collaborations.
• Castle in the CloudsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization link, indicating collaboration with Castle in the Clouds for conservation or education initiatives.
• Chocorua Lake ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization link, indicating shared conservation values and potential collaborative programs.
• Big Pea Porridge Watershed Preservation AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative presenter of the webinar 'Planning for the Future: Improving Local Unpaved Roads While Protecting Local Water Quality'. Big Pea Porridge Pond in Madison, NH was significantly affected by recent storm damage.
• Hancock LumberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNature Program Sponsor, providing financial support for Tin Mountain's year-round nature programs.
• White Mountain Oil & PropaneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNature Program Sponsor and Business Member, supporting nature programs and events.
• White Birch BooksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Tin Mountain's Environmental Book Group, providing books and promotional support for the monthly book club.
• L.L. BeanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerL.L. Bean was the program sponsor of the Community Nature Program Series starting in 1993, providing early support for Tin Mountain's community programming.
• Appalachian Mountain ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-published A Teacher's Guide to the Mountains of New Hampshire with Tin Mountain Conservation Center and Mt. Washington Observatory.
• Glen Dairy QueenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided blizzard treats for Canoe Voyageurs campers as community sponsor.
• Camp Susan CurtisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for overnight programs with Molly Ockett Middle School 8th graders and other schools, offering combined environmental education experiences.
• Maine Environmental Science AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTin Mountain began working with the Maine Environmental Science Academy on a weekly basis starting in 2012.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hidden Valley Nature Center: Maine-based nonprofit nature center offering trails, youth programs, and conservation education on conserved land. Comparable rural New England nature center model with integrated education and land stewardship.
• Harris Center for Conservation Education: NH-based nonprofit offering conservation research, K-12 environmental education, and land-based programming across southwestern New Hampshire. Directly comparable to Tin Mountain in mission, programming mix, and rural New England geography.
• Center for Wildlife: ME-based nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education organization offering school programs, camps, and community science. Comparable scale and regional New England conservation-education focus.
• Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS): Vermont nonprofit combining a wildlife center, K-12 environmental education, summer camps, and citizen science. Comparable to Tin Mountain across nature programs, camps, and research pillars.
• The Ecology School: ME-based nonprofit delivering overnight and day environmental education programs, summer camps, and field trips for K-12 students. Overlaps with Tin Mountain's Project KITE, homeschool, and school-based environmental education programs.
• Squam Lakes Natural Science Center: New Hampshire nonprofit that operates a nature center, trails, and environmental education programs serving schools and families. Tin Mountain and Squam Lakes occupy the same niche of regional wildlife/conservation education nonprofits in New Hampshire.

Broad incumbents

• The Nature Conservancy (New Hampshire Chapter): Global land conservation organization with a New Hampshire chapter active in land protection in the Mount Washington Valley region. Comparable in land conservation and partnership posture, though at much larger scale.
• Audubon Society of New Hampshire: Statewide nonprofit operating wildlife sanctuaries, conservation research, and environmental education across New Hampshire. Tin Mountain partners with NH Audubon while occupying a more localized geographic focus.
• Appalachian Mountain Club: Major regional outdoor education and conservation nonprofit operating trails, lodges, and programming across the Northeast. Co-published 'A Teacher's Guide to the Mountains of New Hampshire' with Tin Mountain and Mount Washington Observatory.

Others

• Mount Washington Observatory: Nonprofit operating the Mount Washington weather station and providing educational programming. Tin Mountain's Mesonet weather station partnership makes Mount Washington Observatory a direct strategic partner and education programming collaborator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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