Discovery Center Campaign — Project Overview

This project will enhance our ability to meet the community’s need for nature-based education and shape learning at Long Pasture for decades to come.

Our goal of $1.7 million will finance campus improvements including:

• new ADA-accessible visitor center, which will complement our existing building and support the rapidly growing impact of Long Pasture's visitor services and educational programs
• a licensed, full-time Nature Preschool in the existing building
• new endowment and current-use fund to sustain program growth into the future

Design components will be incorporated to provide maximum flexibility in use:

• Two indoor program rooms or the option of combining two spaces into one
• Built-in, durable, waterproof surfaces and plumbing to create a wet lab
• A reception space encouraging interaction with our staff and highlighting interpretive materials and living exhibits

This energy-efficient addition will be sized to fit our strategic plans for growth, the tradition of our historic district, and our modest budget. We will incorporate all-person accessibility and outdoor gathering spaces as well as easy access to our outdoor living lab—the spectacular Barnstable Harbor!