Prairie Springs on Park (Phase 1)
We will create a premiere eco-friendly event destination by repurposing the historic Cream City brick building. Prairie Springs on Park will host up to 300 guests, be landscaped with native plantings, and feature windows with bird glass to deter bird collisions. Located adjacent to beautiful park land and with an industrial feel, the revenue generated will allow the UEC to sustain mission-based environmental education and outdoor recreation programs.
Outdoor Gathering Space and Play Area (Phase 1)
This natural gathering space for community and school visits will provide a welcoming entrance to the UEC which features picnic tables, open greenspace, and native plantings.
Facilities and Land Stewardship Workspace (Phase 2)
Located adjacent to the current Riverside Park building parking lot, the south side area provides space to address land stewardship and facility needs while increasing our opportunity to engage local adults and young adults in nature-based learning and the important ecological restoration in our public spaces.
Modified Space in Current Riverside Park Building (Phase 2)
Reconfiguring the facility will create more classroom space for thousands of children, preschool through high school, to participate in environmental education.
