Side View of the Model

A side view of the Go Green! Planet 4-H model shows how the Welcome Center has been intentionally built into the ground to decrease the structure’s footprint on the property, and also to maximize energy efficiency. Solar panels on the roof of the structure will allow natural lighting into the building, and also help provide energy to power the building.

Students placed the building offshore in the waters of Lake Huron in order to have access to conduct Great Lake water quality, fisheries, climate change, and alternative energy research. The one acre food plot will allow youth and their partners to experiment with hydroponics, organic growing techniques, and drought resistant landscaping.