Tom Ridge Environmental Center

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301 Peninsula Dr Ste 1
Erie, PA 16505
+1 (814) 833-7424
http://www.trecpi.org
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) is an educational center dedicated to teaching visitors about the unique 3,200 acres of Presque Isle and the many different forms of life that inhabit the peninsula. TREC also serves as a center for research -- contributing to conservation efforts and promoting environmental awareness, helping to preserve the unparalleled beauty of Presque Isle, the site of Pennsylvania’s only seashore. While some facilities along the Great Lakes offer environmental education and others do research, none offer research, education, and visitor services in one place, making TREC a unique destination for learning, wonder, and fun. TREC is open year-round and offers free admission to its changing interactive exhibits, glass-enclosed tower, and orientation movie. Learn about the history of Presque Isle and how you can contribute to keeping it pristine and beautiful.

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5.016 reviews
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Amanda M.
9/1/2025

Free and fun This was our first stop for exploring Erie. Highly recommend since they have a little visitor center area with maps and things to do in the area. Plus a fun nature center. The center...

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Troy B.
11/13/2016

One of the coolest FREE things to do in Erie. It's like a museum, a movie theater, and an environmental center, all rolled into one. Also, I love the observation tower, where you can go up to...

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Dave C.
8/26/2018

The Tom Ridge Environmental Center focuses on the history of the local area - starting back with the glacial era, through early settlement, to current state - focusing on the environmental...

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Marissa R.
9/3/2012

This place is really great! It's a free nature museum offering video, hands-on play for kids, and some interesting history of the whole Lake Erie and local PA areas. Thanks to Tom Ridge for your...

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Diana G.
12/16/2008

This is a new building located at the entrance to Presque Isle State Park. Inside is an educational center dedicated to teaching visitors about Presque Isle. I learned a few things about Lake Erie...

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