Capital Project Campaign

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Environmental Education Pavilion: 

A 72’ X 50’ open pavilion with an enclosed restroom and kitchen area with an open porch area with fireplace incorporated into the design.

The plans were developed so the structure could be completed in phases.

Phase I of the building included the basic construction site grading, foundations, support posts,

rafters, concrete floor, and metal roof was completed in the fall of 2022. 

Phase II consisted of framing the exterior walls, sheeting the gable ends with OSB, finishing the facia and soffits, window placement and the installation of exterior siding (stained ash lumber milled from the Mill Cove site).

Phase III consisted of framing the interior walls, applying ash siding as needed, installation of 4 steel

doors, OSB sheeting on all interior walls, rough wiring of ceiling lights/outlets/control box, and

installing metal ceiling to the porch area. Phases II & III work was completed in the fall of 2023. 

As funding became available; electrical work, installation of a 26kw generator, stonework completion with fireplace, 

finishing interior walls in kitchen and restroom areas; interior plumbing & restroom fixtures, septic tank, and leach

field compliance.

Finally, drill water well and connect to the facility. Completion in the during 2024 and 2025.

The primary use of the pavilion will be for environmental education functions. It can be used for an

outdoor-learning classroom for Mansfield University students, science and environmental studies

classes of the School Districts within the Northern Tier, and Boy & Girl Scout and other youth

oriented outdoor groups. 

In 2024, the Mill Cove Board decided to name the the pavilion after the president and visionary of Mill Cove Environmental Area after his passing

The pavilion may also be scheduled on a fee basis for recreational/social

activities such as weddings, family reunions, business retreats, etc.

In October 2024, we had our first wedding receptions at the facility.