IMLS congratulates the finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service and thanks all those who applied. Since 1996, the award has honored 182 institutions that demonstrated extraordinary and innovative approaches to public service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities. On March 28, 2023, the Institute of Museum and Library Services announced 30 finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Museum of Discovery and Science (Fort Lauderdale, FL)Ģ023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service Finalists.Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum (Buffalo, WY).Center of Science and Industry (COSI) (Columbus, OH) The museum and its Discovery Woods accessible outdoor nature playscape and 550 sf treehouse blend the best of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) learning on a beautiful 4.5-acre campus abutting 180 acres of conservation land in Acton, MA, about 20 miles west of Boston.Toledo Lucas County Public Library (Toledo, OH).
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Long Branch Free Public Library (Long Branch, NJ) Come explore the accessible Discovery Museum, Discovery Woods, and our giant treehouse.Kuskokwim Consortium Library (Bethel, AK).
IMLS congratulates the winners for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service and thanks all those who applied. Department of Environmental ProtectionĪcton Discovery Museum brochure lo res.On May 23, 2023, the Institute of Museum and Library Services announced eight winners for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Projects like these show that everybody can have a positive impact.
Water is a precious resource, but we take it for granted in New England. Design and construction was funded by Intel Assabet Recharge Fund and carried out by GeoSyntec Consultants Inc., Acton, MA. In 20 our capacity was severely restricted due to the pandemic but Open Door visitation as a percent of our. This was a joint project of Acton Citizens for Environmental Safety (ACES) and The Discovery Museums. Each year from 2011 to 2019 we exceeded the goal we’d set for the number served through Open Door Connections, consistently serving 22 to 26 of our audiencebetween 40,000 and more than 52,000 peopleat low or no cost. Location: 177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720 Contact: Denise LeBlanc, Education Director Tel: 97 Intel grant: $56,570 for design and construction Method used: Roof drainage collected by rainbarrels and directed to raingarden LID permeable paving systems used for grass, gravel and paved areas. The system uses a grid of open cups to contain and hold gravel in place. Acton, MA Discovery Museum announced today the 2023 Discovery Museum Scholarship program, which began last year in celebration of the 40 th anniversary of the founding of the Museum. Gravelpave, used in the picnic area, which is a paving system designed to support heavy loads while letting water pass through it. This allows stormwater to percolate slowly into the ground rather than run off into storm drains and streams.
Pervious stone paving ( Uni Eco-Stone), which has funnel-shaped openings that are filled with coarse gravel. It also allows rainfall from storms to slowly sink into the ground instead of running off into storm drains and streams. Grasspave, bordering the raingarden, which has a structure that provides load-bearing strength while protecting grass root systems from compaction. 17,000 sf total Phase 1 extensive site clearing and preparation, additional. Two great museums and the new Discovery Woods nature playscape and 550-square foot treehousefor one admission priceblend the best of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) learning on a beautiful 4.5-acre campus in Acton, MA, located about. It holds water and allows it to seep slowly into the ground. The Discovery Museums are the children’s and science museums of Metrowest Boston. Roof drainage connected to rain barrels which capture rainwater and store it for use in watering adjacent gardens, planters and grasspave.Ī rain garden, which is a slightly depressed garden with native species of plants that captures runoff from surrounding areas. The demonstration exhibit located outside the science building contains: An outdoor LID demonstration exhibit was installed at The Discovery Museums in Acton, an ideal location for homeowners, contractors, and municipal staff to see LID in action.
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