Knox College announces plans for new Green Oaks multipurpose field station
The new facility will feature a small director’s suite, a large kitchen, modern bathrooms, and laundry facilities.
Green Oaks Renovations
Investing in Our Prairie Campus
Green Oaks is both a research and recreation area owned by Knox College. It encompasses 700 acres of forest, grassland, and aquatic habitat. Green Oaks is a site of learning in various forms—from student Honors projects, to day trips, to the 10-week interdisciplinary Green Oaks Term—in disciplines ranging from environmental studies, to art, to philosophy. Green Oaks has also become a place for community-building gatherings of students and faculty, such as the annual Prairie Burn.
Thanks to the generous funding from an anonymous lead donor, Green Oaks is now home to a newly constructed facility available for year-round use by both the Knox and Galesburg communities.
Explore the Green Oaks renovation in photos, video, and stories!
Follow the building of the Knight Living & Learning Center anf the renovations to the lab space at Schurr Hall!
Green Oaks Renovation Photo Album
Explore the renovation of the Knight Living & Learning Center, as well as Schurr Hall!
Follow the History of Our Renovations
It all started with an idea and the suppoert of anonymous donor. Follow the building of the Knight Liiving & Learning Center anf the renovations to the lab space at Schurr Hall, from beginning to end!
Work Continues on New Green Oaks Construction
Space has been cleared for the project, with footing for the foundation in place.
In New Center, Green Oaks Term Continues to be Popular, Successful with Knox Students
One of Knox College’s most beloved programs continues to roll along, embracing the immersive experience unlike few others.
Watch Our Progress
From the first groundbreaking to the fully realized Knight Living & Learning Center, watch our Green Oaks renovations take shape over the course to nearly two years.