Twin Cities nature centers see building boom as popularity grows, programming changes
Aging nature centers get million-dollar face-lifts to better meet changing interests
June 26, 2021 — 2:55pm
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Many Twin Cities nature centers are getting makeovers as officials remodel or rebuild aging structures to adapt to programming changes and a growing demand for environmental education.
From Richfield to West St. Paul, the construction projects are yielding — or will soon yield — buildings that showcase sustainable design or add classrooms to help more kids and adults connect to nature.
Some nature centers, particularly older ones, need updates, said Jen Levy, executive director of the Association of Nature Center Administrators.