Nature Discovery Center secures key funding from Leader Livingston

A contribution from the state Senate majority leader has been called a “vital step” toward completing a major facility for the Land Trust of North Alabama.

Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) made a $50,000 contribution to support the Land Trust’s planned Nature Discovery Center, a future hub for environmental education and community engagement.

“We are incredibly grateful to Senator Livingston for championing this project and helping bring the Nature Discovery Center to life,” said Capital Campaign Director Caroline Kennedy. “His support is a vital step toward building a space that will benefit our entire region.”

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The Nature Discovery Center will offer hands-on exhibits, outdoor classrooms, and programs designed to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of North Alabama’s natural landscapes, the organization said.

A key component of the Land Trust’s vision to inspire the next generation of conservationists, the center is expected to create meaningful opportunities for connection with the outdoors.

To learn more about the Nature Discovery Center and how to get involved, visit  landtrustnal.org/initiatives/nature-discovery-center/.

Courtesy of 256 Today

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