The Cooper Environmental Center is a major resource for conservation and education, featuring a 5,000 square foot building with an eighty seat meeting room, major exhibit area, and various work areas. Exhibits include live lizards and fish as well as a number of hands-on displays relating to the local environment. Throughout the year families can enjoy many special events, programs, workshops and other activities. Youngsters may want to get involved in the Junior Naturalist Program. Here they receive valuable training while helping to maintain the live animals, assisting the naturalists on guiding visitors, and perform other essential tasks.
Programs are adaptable for any age and provide excellent opportunities for education and adventure.
Note that all groups visiting without taking a program must be led by their own naturalist. A teacher who attends park-sponsored training sessions will qualify to lead his or her own group. Call for further details on teacher training. Hours may vary slightly from time to time, so call first. FREE, including programs.