Family Handyman, a leading and trusted source for DIY home improvements, announced its Sustainable Shed project with Minnesota based non-profit organization, Dodge Nature Center.
The nature center provides environmental and agricultural experiences to thousands of people through public programs, community events, and their nationally recognized preschool program. Family Handyman is building and donating the Sustainable Shed to the nature center’s Main Property in West St. Paul, Minnesota. It is constructed almost entirely of sustainable building materials including Castelo cork flooring, LP SmartSide siding, mineral wool insulation and salvaged window and door materials.
“Sustainability and community access have always been part of our mission at Dodge Nature Center, this partnership with Family Handyman provides us with new ways to keep that promise,” said Jason Sanders, executive director. “With this sustainable structure, we can further our mission to educate the community about agriculture and also further the conversation around sustainability.”
The Sustainable Shed will offer educational opportunities to the nature center and its visitors. Family Handyman is documenting the building process to share across their digital, print, and streaming TV platforms to help educate their consumers on the many affordable and attainable alternatives available for sustainable building.
“There is a large misconception in the marketplace that sustainable products are all expensive, and hard to find. As part of our larger commitment to sustainability education, we want to help demystify that and empower consumers to find new ways to embrace sustainable living,” said Amy Novak, content director at Family Handyman. “We couldn’t be more proud to bring the Sustainable Shed to Dodge Nature Center, an organization who has long been delivering on their educational promises and who gives so much to the community in West St. Paul.”
