ETCDC’s first project was to renovate the H.P. Ijams house to serve as the nature center office and interpretive center.
The next ETCDC project was developing the new main Visitor Center building and Serendipity Trail.
In 2012, the ETCDC developed a 10 year Ijams Master Plan.
ETCDC’s initial project with the newly formed Ijams Nature Center in 1975 was the adaptation of the modest H.P. Ijams house to serve as the nature center office and interpretive center. Many other projects followed, ranging from trails and overlooks to overall master planning. Landscape architect David Kendall and architect Bruce McCarty were the volunteer designers on the comprehensive master … Read More
Read moreETCDC’s initial project with the newly formed Ijams Nature Center in 1975 was the adaptation of the modest H.P. Ijams house to serve as the nature center office and interpretive center. Many other projects followed, ranging from trails and overlooks to overall master planning. Landscape architect David Kendall and architect Bruce McCarty were the volunteer designers on the comprehensive master planning effort. Involvement with the center helped guide the center throughout its development including the current beautiful main building.
In 2012, the ETCDC, with the help of volunteer professional adviser, Mike Fowler, landscape architect, collaborated to create a 10 year Ijams Master Plan, which improved the entire campus and expanded potential recreation and rental activities at the main entrance and the newly acquired Mead’s Quarry.
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