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    Outdoor Adventure and Discovery Center

     


    Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure & Discovery Center

    The State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources along with numerous other partners will soon open the Outdoor Adventure & Discovery Center (OADC), a facility that will house exhibits, displays, and hands-on simulators introducing visitors to features in state parks, recreation areas, beaches, trails, and harbors.

    Various simulated activities will provide outdoor recreation experiences, while exhibits and displays will show the natural and cultural resources found in Michigan.

    The OADC is located across from the William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor at the intersection of Atwater St. and the Dequindre Cut Trail.

    Transforming the Globe Building into the Outdoor Adventure & Discovery Center

    Extensive work over the summer has begun to change the former steam engine building factory into what will become a 43,000 sq. foot, three-story must-see destination.

    Photos from August 2010

    Photos from September 2012

    What will the inside of the Outdoor Adventure & Discovery Center Look Like?

    Check out the latest plans for the first floor (PDF Document, 11,091 KB)

    Check out the latest plans for the second floor (PDF Document, 22,571 KB)

    Proposed exhibit areas you will be able to explore

    You're invited to be a part of the OADC

    While Natural Resources Trust Funds have been allocated towards the acquisition of the building, we are conducting a fundraising campaign to purchase the exhibits, displays, and simulators that will go into the OADC.

    Review the various sponsorship opportunities available

    Related Articles and Stories About the Outdoor Adventure & Discovery Center

    For More Information

    To learn more about the Outdoor Adventure & Discovery Center project, or to request a presentation for your group, organization, or business, contact:
    Miguel Rodriguez, 517-241-4129, RodriguezM2@michigan.gov or
    Anthony Casasanta, 586-718-3662, CasasantaA@michigan.gov


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