November 2023 — Environmental Learning Center Ribbon Cutting

Wausau School District celebrated the completion of its new Environmental Learning Center, thanking donors and community members for supporting their vision of bringing the environment into the classroom.

June 2023 Construction Update — Environmental Learning Center

PROGRESS TO DATE

  • Exterior metal wall and majority of metal roofing has been installed

  • Exterior insulation and masonry work is complete and work on siding is well underway

  • Interior work continues with gypsum board installation and finishing nearing completion

  • HVAC and electrical work continues

May 2023 Construction Update — Environmental Learning Center

PROGRESS TO DATE

  • Chimney masonry is complete

  • Plumbing underground rough in is complete

  • Electrical underground rough in is complete

  • 95% of Glu-Lam beams  and columns are installed

  • 55% of exterior gypsum sheathing is complete

  • 25% of tongue and Groove roof decking is complete

  • 15% of HVAC rough in is complete (basement)

Construction Begins on NEW Environmental Learning Center

Groundbreaking Ceremony

On Monday, December 5th Wausau School District leaders broke ground on the new environmental learning center that will replace the Red Lodge at School Forest.

There is a lot of excitement around this new learning space, which includes a view of the river, a donated sculpture, a museum, and an amphitheater.

As the District and Community continue to move forward together, Leaders expect this project to be completed over the next year, and are excited about the opportunities the new center will offer Wausau students.

Click here to read the news coverage of event.

Environmental Learning Center Design at School Forest Nears Completion

95% Design Update

The Environmental Learning Center is nearing completion and is designed to bring nature inside, with warm colors and a lodge look. There continues to be a lot of excitement around this new learning space, including a view of the river, a donated sculpure, and potential 122-seat amphitheater (donor pending). Click here to see design updates.

50% Design Update

The Environmental Learning Center at School Forest is halfway through the design process and, after weeks of design and user group meetings, there is a lot of excitement around this new learning space. A few key features of this new space includes three classrooms, a display lobby and museum space. Click here to see design updates.