New Vision for Visitors
Support the Vision: Help Rebuild our Visitor Center Today
The plan to reimagine and rebuild our aging Visitor Center follows a two-year-long planning process with broad stakeholder input. Our beloved Visitor Center has passed its useful lifespan and a rebuild is a necessity. This project will capstone two decades of strategic improvements: opening the Acopian Center in 2002, upgrading the Education Building in 2013, constructing our first ADA trail in 2015, and completing the Amphitheater and ADA connector trail in 2021.
Top Goals and Objectives
Educate All
Construct a fully accessible and inclusive Visitor Center that introduces people to the world of raptor conservation, migration science, and Appalachian ecology, and serve as a launching point to the Sanctuary experience.
Preserve Tradition
Blend modern elements seamlessly with historic materials and native and/or locally sourced stone and wood.
Promote Science
Honor the Sanctuary’s history while sharing the latest in global raptor conservation science and training.
Keep It Green
Model sustainable building and bird friendly practices to improve efficiency, reduce impact, and offer education opportunities to inspire raptor conservation through education, science, and stewardship.
Learn More Today
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