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The Forest Discovery Center,
located in Starlight, Indiana
at the Koetter Woodworking
manufacturing plant, provides
an opportunity for the public
to discover more about the
wonders of wood.
The facility opened to the
public on September 28, 1998,
with a mission to "educate,
demonstrate, and create an
understanding of and an
appreciation for our forests
and their resources for
generations to come."
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The concept behind The Forest Discovery Center originated with the Koetter family. They had a long-range vision to create a facility, which would
allow them to educate the public about responsible forest management, about the huge impact wood and wood products have on our everyday lives...
and about many of the positive aspects of the woodworking industry.
In 1995, construction began on a state-of-the-art rough mill plant. Raised catwalks were installed to allow for safe public touring of the Koetter
Woodworking manufacturing facility.
During the fall of 1996, a decision was made to start researching the educational facility project. Approximately 2 years later, The Forest
Discovery Center opened its door to the public.
The 24,000-sq. ft. facility features an indoor forest, a 204 seat theatre, a 1000 sqft. marquetry, and a gift shop. The center also has a conference
room which is available for corporate or private functions.
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For more information, please visit the
Forest Discovery Center's web site.
www.forestcenter.com
533 Louis Smith Road . Starlight, IN 47106
Phone: 812.923.1590 . Fax: 812.923.1595
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