1969 |
Begins as a not-for-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt charitable organization for land preservation and environmental education with the original purchase of 40 acres of land on Shrub Road, Bristol, from the City of New Britain Water Department. |
1972 |
Completes construction of the Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center on Shrub Road. Begins educational programs. |
1974 |
Purchases additional 28 adjoining acres bringing the original preserve to its present 68 acres. |
1977 |
The Fuller Barnes family gifts 150 acre Indian Rock Nature Preserve. Organization changes name to The Bristol Regional Environmental Center, Inc. |
1979 |
Begins educational programs at the Indian Rock Nature Preserve with the opening of the farm life program for elementary schools and a summer day camp for youth. |
1986 |
Completes construction of 3,300 s/f Orchard House at Indian Rock to accommodate growing educational programs and camp. |
1987 |
Acquires 78 acre Hart Preserve in Burlington. |
1992 |
Acquires 77 acre Shepard Nature Preserve on Marsh Road in Bristol. |
1999 |
Completes construction of 1,200 s/f addition to Orchard House. |
2000 |
Acquires additional natural open-space to a total of 422 acres. The Center conducts over 130 different educational subject topics for over 30,000 students from organized schools and groups throughout the year. |
2001 |
Acquires additional 93 acres of natural open-space to a total of 515 acres. |
2002 |
Organization changes name to Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut, Inc. to reflect growth and state-wide presence. |
2007 |
Added 110 acre South Mountain Preserve |
2008 |
Completed 6,500 square foot addition to the Barnes Nature Center |
2010 |
Opened new 12,000 square foot education center at Indian Rock |
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2013 |
Long-time Executive Director, Jon Guglietta retires, new Executive Director, Scott Heth begins |