A state-of-the-art educational experience for youth and adults will enable them to literally walk from the outdoors right into the classroom, engage in hands-on learning activities and take what is learned and apply it to the natural environment provided at the Center. In addition, this facility will better serve teachers and educators, preparing them to address critical environmental and natural resource issues as they teach Alabama youth.

For those interested in financially supporting 4-H and the Environmental Education Center and guest rooms at the Alabama 4-H Youth Development Center, a number of naming opportunities are available, which include:

  • 4-H Environmental
    Education Center $3,000,000
  • Main lobby area $100,000
  • Auditorium $500,000
  • 15 guest rooms $40,000 (each)
  • Guest suite to
    accommodate small
    groups and families $50,000
  • 4 Corridor display areas $15,000 (each)
  • Hospitality room to enable
    clubs and groups to meet $50,000
  • 2 educational
    observation decks $300,000 (each    )
  • Wildlife laboratory
    and preparation area $250,000
  • Natural resources
    classroom and laboratory $250,000
  • Computer laboratory $250,000
  • Lower level lobby area $75,000
  • Exhibition area $50,000
  • 2 seminar rooms $50,000 (each)
  • 7 office spaces $10,000 (each)
  • Reception area/office $25,000
  • Catering kitchen $25,000