Michigan’s beloved visitor center near some of the state’s oldest trees has reopened after a $1.25 million facelift—its first major renovation since 1994. Expanded classroom facilities and renewed focus on education promise to heighten the center’s environmental mission.

Visiting over 250 classrooms across the state, Stephanie Kressin is inspiring seventh graders to envision a future that includes college. By focusing on students who might not have considered higher education, she’s leading young minds down the path to new possibilities.