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The Iris Griffith Centre houses a panorama of interpretive displays and exhibits related to local natural history and human interaction with the natural world. Come visit the Centre to enjoy a diversity of displays including: Green Technologies for Sustainable Living - Learn how to minimize the impacts of development through the use of innovative design and alternative technologies Aquarium Gallery - Discover some of the amazing fish, bugs and amphibians that live in the freshwater ecosystems of the Sunshine Coast. Wetlands - Learn about the biological diversity and vital ecological services provided by wetland ecosystems. Sakinaw Watershed - Discover the local region around the Iris Griffith Centre with this spectacular 3-D watershed model. Wildlife Tree - Discover the many creatures that live in dead trees Patterns in Nature - The natural world is filled with spectacular beauty and complexity at a variety of scales. This fun hands-on display encourages visitors to sort photo elements based on their patterns. Caren Range - Learn about this spectacular mountain ecosystem, home to 'the oldest forest in Canada'. The exhibit features an 1834 year old yellow cedar stump. Children's Discovery Space - Kids can discover and learn about wildlife, nature and environmental stewardship in the Kid's Area which features puzzles, books, art and craft activties, puppets and dress up clothes. Sakinaw Sockeye - Learn about this threatened genetically and biologically unique population of sockeye that spawns in Sakinaw Lake, near the Iris Griffith Centre. Library Corner – Our library corner includes a comfortable seating area, along with a diverse collection of books about the flora, fauna, and natural history of the Sunshine Coast.
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Iris Griffith Centre