Rieck Center

Field station name: Rieck Center

URL: www.rieckcenter.org

Year founded: 1992

Mission statement: The Rieck Center is established for the purpose of revitalizing the bond between the individual and the natural order through environmental education, through the study and dissemination of Hancock County natural history, through projects designed to enhance the biodiversity in and around Hancock County, and through such other endeavors which may encourage the study and protection of Hancock County’s natural heritage.

Annual visitors: 150

Land: 54 acres (22 hectares)

Location:

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Outreach Goals

[✓ = applies to this field station, ✗ = does not apply to this field station]

    ✗ Build community

    ✗ Disseminate place-based knowledge and/or skills

    ✓ Encourage conservation or environmental stewardship

    ✗ Inspire curiosity

    ✗ Make field station resources available to the public

    ✗ Promote STEM careers

    ✗ Raise awareness of the field station's work

    ✗ Raise money

    ✓ Reach a particular audience

    ✓ Teach about the environment generally

    ✗ Teach researchers how to communicate with the public

Outreach Programs