On April 29th, three hundred plus attended the Vencil Learning Center’s Dedication Ceremony and Open House. Team Estonoa, the Town of St. Paul AND St. Paul High & Elementary Schools have a wonderful new facility for environmental education.
- The stunning log exterior is complimented by the native stone on the basement and highlighted by the green metal roof.
- Inside, the walls are a textured bleached Spanish lace and the hardwood floors match the kitchen cabinets.
- All kitchen appliances are black and match the “old” gas stove.
- School-house lights adorn the “vaulted” ceiling while indoor/outdoor ceiling fans can be found on the back deck.
- Both bathrooms are handicapped accessible and accented with green mats, coffee colored shelves, baskets and vases of jonquils.
- Support equipment has been installed. Heat-pump, water heater, deep-sink ---.
- Equipment for the center has arrived and has been/will soon be installed. Computers with wireless internet capability, projector, TV ---.
- Mobile window seats have been installed to increase the center’s seating capacity and also serve as shelves for children’s environmental books and toys.
To learn more about the Learning Center project and its construction click here.
To view a virtual tour of the Vencil Learning Center and Wetlands Estonoa click here. |
