Learning Centre

The Full Story

We are immensely proud to announce the opening of our Learning Centre as of May 2023! This marks a major milestone in FRIENDS' recovery from Hurricane Dorian and the growth of the organization as a whole. The Learning Centre is a space for the Abaco community to come together to learn and be inspired towards positive action for the environment. The Centre features an expanded classroom, informational Exploratorium and various meeting spaces.

A New Look

Our Education Centre (est. 2007) was destroyed by Hurricane Dorian in 2019. The silver lining to this tragedy is that FRIENDS was able to reimagine a space that could be purpose-built and take the growth of the organization into account. The Learning Centre houses our offices and programs, offices for partner NGOs, and space for an emergency response command centre in the event of another catastrophic storm.

A Window to Abaco's Environment

We are developing our lobby and Exploratorium as spaces that can introduce the story of FRIENDS and bring attention to the importance of our environment and the communities that it supports. We will be building out permanent exhibits over the next couple years, but currently have temporary exhibits available for viewing. Come on by for a tour! We are open Mon-Friday, 9am - 4pm.

Book a meeting space!

FRIENDS common spaces are available for rent by groups benefitting the community to include club meetings, workshops, retreats, classes, and interviews, at a maximum of 50 people. FRIENDS common space is not suitable for private parties or for-profit events.
Our spaces have access to WiFi, bathrooms, and a catering-ready kitchen. Projector and screen also available.

Conference room - includes 8 modular tables and 22 chairs. $150 half day, $200 full day.

Classroom - includes 6 modular tables and 40 chairs. $200 half day, $300 full day (wheelchair accessible)

Duncan Lewis Stewart Discovery Room - suitable for small meetings or break-out sessions. Seating for 10. Folding table and white board available. $50 half day, $100 full day.

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Office spaces available!

Get set up on our campus and be part of our engaging community network! Benefit from high-speed internet, furnished setups, and access to a fully equipped kitchen and conference room. Utilities are included in the rental price. Priority to non-profit and community-based organizations.

What’s Included?

WiFi
Furniture: One office desk and two office chairs
Electricity (solar and BPL backup)
Bathrooms on the same level as the office
Potable Water Supply
Kitchen access (oven/stove, microwave, refrigerator)
One parking space
Road Signage space available for your organisation's sign.
Free access to the FRIENDS Board Room twice/year (additional use will be at a set rate)

*Not included: office supplies, printing, bulk trash removal