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 Text size Copy shortlink:
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.
May 29 Sarah Powell promoted to Life Care’s vice president of IT and PMO
Sarah Powell, senior director of project management office (PMO) and administration for Life Care Centers of America, has been promoted to vice president of information technology and PMO.
In this role, Powell will work c
Mark McKnight, Reflection Riding President, Receives 2021 ANCA Outstanding New Leader Award Monday, May 24, 2021 The Association of Nature Center Administrators has just announced Mark McKnight, president and CEO of Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, as the recipient of the 2021 ANCA Outstanding New Leader Award. This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates leadership, professionalism, professional development and creativity within the field of nature and environmental learning centers. Mr. McKnight joined Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center as president/CEO in 2017, and he has led the organization to more strongly connect with its community. In the three years prior to McKnight’s arrival, Reflection Riding’s revenue had dropped by nearly half, the board of directors was shrinking in size and the organization was still composed of two separate organizations.