4 PROGRAMMING PILLARS

NATURE | SCIENCE | DISCOVERY | ART

Led by a professor with 30 years of experience in the conservation field and 15 years experience teaching sustainability at a Big Ten university, this unique center offers an immersive experience into living and exploring solutions firsthand, not just talking about them.

Nature

butterfly enclosures, turtle pond, hiking trails, river walk, children’s garden, observation/ cafe deck

Science

pollinators (hummingbirds, bats, bees, moths and beetles), biodiversity, systems thinking, ecology, habitat restoration

Discovery

interpretive center, themed trails, QR codes, audio tours, biomimicry treasure hunts, forest bathing

Art

educational displays, sculpture garden, art installations, interactive art, bespoke textiles, enchanted cafe

Proposed Improvements: INCOME