Kim Ruyter, natural resource sciences graduate student, will present "Prairie Pines Environmental Education Center and Demonstration Farm Community Survey" at 11 a.m., April 24 in Hardin Hall 209. All are welcome to attend.
Ruyter's presentation is advised by Lisa Pennisi, assistant professor of practice.
The School of Natural Resources manages Prairie Pines, a 145-acre property four miles northeast of East Campus. Plans are underway to develop Prairie Pines into an environmental education center and demonstration farm. A survey of residents within two miles of the property was conducted to assess attitudes including potential concerns and interests about developing the property for visitation.
The survey gave local community stakeholders the opportunity to express their thoughts while providing planners with relevant insight for providing desired experiences and addressing concerns.