Take a ten minute walk from downtown Columbus Ohio to the Grange Insurance Audubon Center located in the heart of the Scioto Audubon Metro Park.
Grange Insurance Audubon Center
The building itself, 18,000 square feet, is a sustainable design which promotes all of the benefits of green building with recycled construction materials. The cooling and heating are also supplied by alternative energy resources.
The Audubon Center provides the facility for the community to gather. It’s very convenient for those that live and work in downtown Columbus and the surrounding area, and it also services all of Central Ohio.
The Grange Insurance Audubon Center provides educational services which are extended to all of Central Ohio and the public schools through nature and environmental awareness.
Artwork By Michelle Stitzlein – Donated to the Audubon Center
Creativity Through Product Recycling
The facility at this time consists of:
- 3 Classrooms
- Library
- Multi-purpose room that seats 200 people
- Nature Store
- Exhibits
- A natural playground area
- Native plant demonstration gardens
- IBA (Important Bird Area) with outdoor observation deck and terrace with bird feeders
- Habitat areas
Artwork By Michelle Stitzlein – Donated to the Audubon Center
Creativity Through Product Recycling
You’ll find classes that deal with nature, as well as summer programs (Audubon Adventure Camp), community programs, Girl Scout and Boy Scout programs, and more.
They also have space for rent to throw a birthday party, conferences and more. And with the beautiful setting by the Scioto, you may want to check it out for your wedding!
Location: 505 W. Whittier Street, Columbus, OH 43215
For more information visit the Audubon Center website.
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