In our attempt to live and model our values we built a campus which showcases environmentally sound building techniques including passive and active solar
energy, water collection systems, a constructed wetlands waste management
system, and drought-tolerant landscaping. The complete development of our
campus has been based on minimal impact and sustainable building practices. 

The James Learning Center has achieved a Gold Rating
from the U.S. Green Building Council LEED (Leadership in  Energy and Environmental Design) certification program.
The LEED Rating System is a set of guidelines that
evaluate environmental performance and provide a
definitive standard to measure and document our green building goals. Ours is the first building to achieve this rating in Yavapai County.

The James Learning Center houses the Benson Family Nature Store, our administrative offices, and the Kieckhefer Classroom (seats 100 theater-style and 80 classroom
style with tables).

For a more detailed tour of the James Learning Center click here.