The building, floating dock and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. In addition, Hoosier Energy has developed an educational material loan program. Freshwater Fred's Lending Library contains several hundred titles of software, curriculum and videos. Click here to learn more . Teachers can provide their own lesson plans or select from a wide range of topics available from the Center.
Lessons are suitable for all study levels from kindergarten to university undergraduate.
The Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs assisted Hoosier Energy in curriculum and materials selection and development. Topics include biology, zoology, wildlife preservation, chemistry, energy and the environment. In addition to study materials, there are puzzles, games and coloring books for younger students. Videotapes are available on wildlife preservation, energy, water quality, recycling and the environment. Orientation sessions are held periodically for teachers to learn more about using the center's instructional materials, audio-visual equipment and other resources.