Harwood Nature Center

  • A photo of the exterior of Harwood Nature Center
  • A photo of the back deck of Harwood Nature Center
  • A photo of the interior of Harwood Nature Center, showing chairs lined up for a class
  • A photo of the exterior of Harwood Nature Center
  • A photo of the frame being put up during construction of Harwood Nature Center
  • A photo of construction of Harwood Nature Center

Educational facility and overlook deck supporting environmental programs for 3,000+ students.

This project included the construction of a 1,200 square-foot educational facility and a 1,150 square-foot attached overlook deck at the heart of the Lawrence Preserve ran by the Sultana Education Foundation. Designed to support year-round programming, the new structure enables the Preserve to host Environmental Literacy programs serving over 3,000 students annually. Notably, the majority of the Harwood Center’s framing was completed in just 30 hours, showcasing efficient project coordination and execution.

Location: Chestertown, Maryland
Architect: John Hutchison Architecture