Cayuga Nature Center, Ithaca, NY

Grand opening: 11 June 2000

The Story:

Treetops 2000 is an interactive, three-level observation tower on the edge of a gorge at the local nature center. It features educational exhibits and observational opportunities.

The project was a collaboration between the Ithaca High School Class of 2000 with their parents and teachers; the staff of Leathers & Associates; and environmental educators at the nature center. Visitors can climb up a staircase or take a more adventurous route to the top, using crawl tunnels between the platforms. Throughout the structure are educational exhibits.

Visit their web site: http://www.icsd.k12.ny.us/treetops/article


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