Today Locust Grove Nature Center is housed in a small, aging retrofit facility adapted from a toboggan run that opened its doors in 1972, operating for a few short years before shuttering in 1977. The current demand for year-round programming and multi-functional event space far exceeds Locust Grove’s capacity. The location of the nature center uniquely positions Locust Grove to serve as an in-demand local resource that draws a diverse array of visitors from across Montgomery County. One of it...