Thursday, August 21, 2008


Imagine a facility equipped with a wide variety of natural science exploration equipment as well as an extensive natural history library, where these resources are utilized to inspire awe for nature through education and stewardship on the Olympic Peninsula.

This is the vision for the Olympic Discovery Nature Center.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has acquired the log cabin at Morse Creek, as well as 130 acres of surrounding wetland and stream frontage. With help from community partners, this log cabin will soon open as the Olympic Discovery Nature Center!

Situated near an Olympic Discovery Trail access point by Port Angeles and Hwy 101, the Nature Center will be an ideal jumping off point for exploration and interpretation of the unique habitat of Morse Creek as well as the entire North Olympic Peninsula.

To meet the Center’s mission to inspire awe for nature, educational opportunities include:

· Self-guided interpretive exhibits
· Low-impact development
demonstration
· Community service opportunities
· Community forums
· Educational resources
· Raingardens & native plantings

In order to realize the vision of the Olympic Discovery Nature Center, a strong foundation of community partners is needed. Current partners include:

· The Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
· The North Olympic Salmon Coalition
· The Center for Excellence, Peninsula College
· Olympic Park Institute

Please join these organizations and become a Nature Center Partner or Business Sponsor...

...working together to create an education and stewarship gateway...