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Photo Credit: Brian Berchtold. The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) looks like it arises naturally from its surroundings at the entrance to Presque Isle State Park. Here in this two-story structure of brick, glass, and steel, visitors will discover a 75-foot observation tower, 7,000 square feet of exhibits, a Presque Isle orientation ...
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) is an educational center dedicated to teaching visitors about the unique 3,200 acres of Presque Isle and the many different forms of life that inhabit the peninsula. TREC also serves as a center for research -- contributing to conservation efforts and promoting environmental awareness, helping to ...
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) and Erie Visitor Center is an educational center dedicated to teaching visitors about the unique 3,200 acres of Presque Isle and the many different forms of life that inhabit the peninsula.
The mission of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center Foundation is to forge a partnership between the private sector and the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) and Presque Isle in order to enhance educational programming, research, and visitor experience at the highest level.
Named after former Governor of Pennsylvania and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, the center opened on May 26, 2006. It features 65,000 square feet (6,039 m 2) of space including interpretive exhibits highlighting local and regional flora and fauna, as well as information on the human history and culture of the area.
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) serves as both a park office and educational center, dedicated to teaching visitors about the unique 3,200 acres of Presque Isle State Park and the many different forms of life that inhabit the peninsula.
487 reviews. #4 of 90 things to do in Erie. Parks. Closed now. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Write a review. About. The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) is an educational center dedicated to teaching visitors about the unique 3,200 acres of Presque Isle and the many different forms of life that inhabit the peninsula.
Tom Ridge Environmental Center Foundation, Erie, Pennsylvania. 4,431 likes · 6 talking about this · 3,643 were here. The mission of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center Foundation at Presque Isle is to...
Near the shores of Lake Erie, the modern and comprehensive Tom Ridge Environmental Center pretty much covers everything you'd want to know about both that Great Lake and nearby Presque Isle, which is actually a 3200-acre sandy peninsula. There are plenty of interactive exhibits for kids.
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center boasts a spacious 65,000 square feet area filled with interpretive exhibits. These exhibits highlight the local and regional flora and fauna, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the area's biodiversity. Additionally, the center offers information on the human history and culture of the area ...
