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Leslie Science and Nature Center outlines outreach, fundraising and master-site planning

Ann Arbor Parks Advisory Commission · March 18, 2026
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Leslie Science and Nature Center told the Parks Advisory Commission it has invested $700,000 in a nature playscape, raised nearly $1 million for an outdoor teaching space, served 1,400 summer-camp students last year and will issue an RFP for a master site plan to address infrastructure, accessibility and parking.

The Leslie Science and Nature Center updated the Parks Advisory Commission March 17 on programming, fundraising and plans for a master site plan to guide the site’s infrastructure and future outdoor teaching space.

"We really work to create moments for everyone in our community," Susan Westhoff said, describing the center’s mission and the nonprofit’s partnership with the city. Westhoff said the nonprofit has invested about $700,000 in the nature playscape and has raised…

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