Before starting the large renovation project at the Wetland Discovery Centre, a smaller but crucial project took place to allow us to continue offering education programs, workshops and events at the Marsh during the closure. The renewal of the Clubhouse was a much needed project as the older building, the former Interpretive Centre built in […]

The transformation of the Oak Hammock Marsh Wetland Discovery Centre is being executed in stages. Here is an interesting story of one area that has been transformed and played a pivotal role during the upgrades and updates of the Wetland Discovery Centre. Our theatre was the first one to receive a facelift and an upgrade. […]

Kubik, the company that created our exhibits, worked tirelessly throughout the summer to assemble the many exhibits at the Oak Hammock Marsh Wetland Discovery Centre. These exhibits will  serve several important purposes related to education, conservation, and the environment. Here’s a quick sneak peek at some of them. The exhibits provide educational content about the […]

While construction is moving at a nice pace indoors, outdoor work is also under way while the weather is accommodating. Some of the work is located around the visitor parking lot area to enhance the lighting and safety features. More light posts will be installed in order to make it easier for visitors to get […]

With the weekly arrival of a new truckload of exhibit components, the Discovery Centre space is finally starting to take shape! Of course, we are still a long way from completion but we are seeing some progress and this is very heartwarming! This is a sneak peek at the future gift shop. Much brighter and […]

Although construction and renovation of the Wetland Discovery Centre is still underway, some exhibits are starting to arrive for installation. A truck loaded with new exhibits, built in Ontario by Kubik, will arrive every 2 weeks with a crew who will to start assembling everything as it arrives. The first shipment to arrive was the […]

The renovations of the Oak Hammock Marsh Wetland Discovery Centre aim to enhance the visitor experience by reconfiguring several areas, including the main exhibit hall, the washrooms and the café. These improvements are designed to provide greater convenience and comfort for guests.   The upgraded non-gender specific washrooms will offer increased accessibility, and an improved […]

This is a bit of a play on words as this month’s update will focus on the support needed for the new exhibits, both physical and financial.   Unlike the previous exhibits, which were mostly located in a vast open room, our new design will be following a flow throughout the building and new walls […]

During the Wetland Discovery Centre construction, over 30 years ago, many environmental aspects were taken into consideration to limit the impact of the building on its environment. The award winning green roof is a good example of this. The green roof offers numerous benefits, including natural insulation, stormwater management, and habitat creation. The vegetation absorbs and […]

While PCL is busy dismantling the ceilings, including lighting systems, sprinklers and HVAC at the Wetland Discovery Centre, Kubik, the firm chosen to build the new exhibits, is hard at work in Toronto. This is a view of the second floor office space area that will be converted into a multipurpose room and catering area. […]