MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A nature center that had been closed for 12 years due to flooding from Hurricane Sandy is now open, marking a new beginning for wildlife education.
The renovation of the Inwood Hill Nature Center was completed through funding from Mayor Adams, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and former Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez.
Officials gathered on Saturday to celebrate the opening, which featured Rangers showcasing live animals, and demonstrations, including how to make fire using a bow and crafting cordage from plant fibers.
"This center will bring environmental programming to the Northern Manhattan community, an area that is rich in both ecological and cultural history," said NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue. "Once the nature center is completed, everything inside will be state-of-the-art and interactive to enhance the visitor experience, promote environmental education, and foster a deeper connection to the natural world."
In addition to making the building more flood-resilient, renovations include enhanced outdoor education areas, a meeting room, and a larger locker room with more storage capacity.
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