A legacy of giving. A future of discovery.

For over 17 years, the SciTrek pecan sale has been a beloved tradition, bringing the Valdosta community together to support VECA, the Valdosta Early College Academy. Our fundraising helped pay for classroom technology, teaching supplies, educational field trips, and more. After years of academic success and hundreds of students helped, VECA is closing its doors. The SciTrek fundraising program isn't going anywhere.

SciTrek is proud to carry this legacy forward, using every purchase to help fund science education initiatives and expand opportunities for students across the Southeast. Our mission continues: unlock the wonders of the natural world and foster curiosity in young minds through transformative learning experiences.

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$215,500 Raised through pecan sales

The transition

What's changing, and what's not

Staying the same

The heart of the program

You'll still find the same high-quality pecans, the same trusted process, and the same commitment to making a difference.

Same growers, same high-quality pecans
Same ordering and fulfillment process
Same commitment to the community

What's new

Where the impact goes

Proceeds from every purchase now support SciTrek's mission to advance science education by helping fund programs, resources, and opportunities that inspire the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers.

Science education programs and resources
Hands-on learning across the Southeast
Pathways to college and career for students

A legacy of impact

What this sale has already done

For years, this pecan sale played an important role in supporting VECA and its mission. Here is what the community built together.

$215,500: Raised for VECA through pecan sales
$16,900: Tuition assistance for low-income students
$28,600: To support the Valdosta State University STEAM Center, including summer camps, exhibit builds with materials and supplies, and bringing 10,000 students on campus each year for learning opportunities
$2,200: In donations to other student charities, including the Boys and Girls Club and others
17 years: Of uninterrupted community support
Hundreds: Of students helped along the way

That impact matters, and it's something we're proud to build on.

The next chapter

Supporting science education

Now, that same tradition is helping fuel a new mission.

SciTrek is dedicated to expanding access to science education across the Southeast, supporting programs that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and open doors for students of all backgrounds. From hands-on learning experiences to educational outreach, every purchase helps bring science to life in meaningful ways.

Our vision extends beyond science education alone. SciTrek seeks to help young people discover new possibilities for their future by supporting opportunities for continued learning, educational advancement, and pathways toward college and career success. We believe every student deserves the chance to explore their potential and pursue their dreams.

From science museum to science mission

It started with a museum in Atlanta

SciTrek began as the Science & Technology Museum of Atlanta, inspiring hundreds of thousands of visitors through interactive exhibits and hands-on learning experiences. Today, that legacy continues beyond museum walls, reimagined to reach even more communities through education-focused initiatives and partnerships.

When you support this pecan sale, you're not just buying a product. You're becoming part of a story that continues to inspire learning and discovery.

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