When the Oscar C. Dunn Environmental Center opened in 2004, one of the goals was to create a center with displays whereby students and campers could receive a “hands-on” approach to learning.
We also wanted to locate the center in a beautiful natural setting on the shores of Lake Martin whereby we could emphasize the variety of trees and plant life that attract wildlife indigenous to our area.
On both counts I believe we have greatly exceeded expectations!
| One area of great pride is our bird and butterfly viewing area, located directly below the Dunn Center and bordering the lake. It is accessible to our visitors through the large viewing windows of the Dunn Center as well as along the deck on both sides of the center.
This separate project was made possible by a donation from Judge and Mrs. Olivia Byrd or Daphne and the Master Gardeners of Alexander City, who helped design and plant the bushes, shrubs, and flowers that attract our flying friends. |
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Another unique feature of the birding area is two bird houses with built-in cameras that allow viewers on the inside of the Dunn Center to see birds build their nests, lay and hatch eggs, and feed their young. So far campers and students have been able to follow the progress of bluebirds and Carolina chickadees.
The garden area with water pool has also been very successful attracting a variety of butterflies and birds, including the ruby throated hummingbird and eastern bluebird you see in the pictures. The Dunn Center is open for viewing and use by all our summer campers and by appointment for outside groups or individuals. Environmental Science Camps are also available for school groups this fall and spring. Did you know that Camp ASCCA is in Facebook? If you are too, please go on over and “Friend” Camp ASCCA and join the Camp ASCCA Facebook group, too. |
Located in Alabama on Lake Martin, Camp ASCCA offers campers a wide variety of traditional recreational and educational activities with a unique design for accessibility.
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