Facilities at Merry Lea
Merry Lea offers a variety of locations to help facilitate environmental learning.Reith
Village
The Center for Undergraduate studies at Merry Lea includes two cottages
for student housing and one building for offices, kitchens, and a computer
lab. These
buildings are examples of best practices in Green and Sustainable Design.
The
Farmstead
A major programming site for school programs and public programs, the
farmstead had a series of rustic buildings that house historic farm tools
and equipment. The main barn has been converted
to a large gathering room and wetland retreat room.
Luckey's Landing
This lakeside facility was a popular site for recreational activity in the
1940's. This location now serves as a program center for scheduled limnological
studies. It also is the site of our oak savannah restoration.
Learning Center
This the front office location as well as the location of many of the staff
offices. It is also the center for graduate studies at Merry Lea. It
is a major programming site for area field trips. There is a parking
area and a trailhead for hiking.
Glacial Retreat Center