Close-up photos depict the topography of the center's land in detail.

Michigan Sisters Obtain Topographical Model of Land

January 16, 2003. Lowell, Michigan

The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist in Lowell, Michigan, have acquired a 9' by 9' topographical model of the 230 acres that comprise the Franciscan Life Process Center land. The modular model will be used to provide the people of West Michigan with a visual experience of the land forms created by glacial activity thousands of years ago. The Sisters envision that, while the polyurethane foam model details only a little portion of Michigan land, it will open visitors to a greater understanding and appreciation of the relationship between land development and land preservation. The Sisters plan to use the model to give a clear focus and perspective for students, retreatants and other visitors who come for land-based experiences on the 230 acres.

(L to r) Sister Darlene Wessling, Sister JoAnn Seraffino and Sister Mary Ann Schmitz show one section of the modular land form model.