Program

ECOS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

11 AM Clifford A. Phaneuf Environmental Center

Forest Park Springfield, Massachusetts

Welcome

Mayor Domenic Sarno

Opening Remarks

Daniel Warwick

School Superintendent

History of ECOS

Chris Collins

School Committee Vice-Chairman

ECOS Reflection

Burt Freedman

Lead Teacher

Special Thanks

Brain Santaniello

Park Chairman

Family Remarks

Wayne Phaneuf

Republican Executive Editor

Future of ECOS

Peter Garvey

Director of Capital Asset Construction

Closing Remarks

Patrick Sullivan

Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation

April 29,

2015

1970

ECOS

2015

ECOS

Photo courtesy of The Republican

Photo courtesy of The Republican

The late Clifford A. Phaneuf, was

a Springfield teacher, who played
an integral role in the development
of the Environmental Center for Our
Schools, known as ECOS.

Since its inception ECOS has

introduced thousands of Springfield
elementary and middle school
students to the critical role they play
in preserving our environment.

In 1970, with the support of the

Springfield Park Department and
the School Department, ECOS
found its home in the former Porter
Lake skate house. It was the
ideal classroom setting, allowing
students to learn while exploring
750 acres of historical Forest Park.

Phaneuf shared a vision to protect

the future of our world. He was
Director of the ECOS program for
17 years. His dedication helped
the vision become a reality-for the
benefit of many.

ECOS continues to live up to its mission set forth over 40 years ago.
Today marks the occasion that will preserve the legacy for future
generations. It is a testament to the core principles of ECOSfulfilling
our obligation to preserve the environment.
New ECOS improvements include:
increased classroom space
conversion to natural gas
new HVAC system
removal of septic system
kitchen space
new electrical system
future solar capacity
improved outdoor classroom space
life safety equipment, and
landscape improvements

Clifford A. Phaneuf Environmental Center Forest Park Springfield, M assachusetts

1970

ECOS

Photo courtesy of The Republican

2015

ECOS

Photo courtesy of The Republican

The late Clifford A. Phaneuf, was

a Springfield teacher, who played
an integral role in the development
of the Environmental Center for Our
Schools, known as ECOS.

Since its inception ECOS has

introduced thousands of Springfield
elementary and middle school
students to the critical role they play
in preserving our environment.

In 1970, with the support of the

Springfield Park Department and
the School Department, ECOS
found its home in the former Porter
Lake skate house. It was the
ideal classroom setting, allowing
students to learn while exploring
750 acres of historical Forest Park.

Phaneuf shared a vision to protect

the future of our world. He was
Director of the ECOS program for
17 years. His dedication helped
the vision become a reality-for the
benefit of many.

ECOS continues to live up to its mission set forth over 40 years ago.
Today marks the occasion that will preserve the legacy for future
generations. It is a testament to the core principles of ECOSfulfilling
our obligation to preserve the environment.

New ECOS improvements include: (1) increased classroom space;

(2) conversion to natural gas; (3) new HVAC system; (4) removal
of septic system; (5) kitchen space; (6) new electrical system,
(7) future solar capacity; (8) improved outdoor classroom space,
(9) life safety equipment; and (10) landscape improvements.

Clifford A. Phaneuf Environmental Center Forest Park Springfield, M assachusetts