Nature Center Operations Sample Clauses

Nature Center Operations. Space rented will be closed to the public, however families and school groups will use the rest of the Nature Center during regular operating hours. Renters should expect a noise level in the building consistent with Nature Center operations, including large school groups and families with young children. • Rental Limitations: HWR facilities cannot accommodate weddings, receptions or open-house style events. Your event must be wholly contained in the space rented. Your seating and registration cannot extend into the gallery or entrance hall of the Nature Center. Outdoor events are not permitted. • No Smoking or E-cigarettes : Smoking or vaping is NOT ALLOWED anywhere on the Reserve. If your guests must smoke or use E-cigarettes, they may do so in their vehicles. • No Alcoholic Beverages or Illegal Drugs: The use of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited anywhere on the Reserve or in any buildings. • Music: HWR staff must approve all music. The reserve is a public facility that will remain available to the general public during your function. We respect that many of our visitors come to the Reserve for relaxation and solitude. • Hours of Operation: Reserve trails are open from 6 AM-9 PM daily. Heckrodt Nature Center is open Tuesday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM; Saturday 11 AM- 4 PM. The Nature Center is closed all major holidays. • Rentals Outside of Regular Operating Hours: We do not rent our facilities outside of regular operating hours. • Parking: All vehicles are to be parked in designated spaces in the Nature Center main parking lot. Temporary parking for unloading and loading is available behind the Nature Center near the kitchen, however all vehicles must be moved to the main lot immediately when finished unloading. • Room Setup: A room setup form will accompany your room use contract. HWR will set up tables and chairs for your event according to your set up map, if possible. You will be advised of changes in advance if your set up map cannot be followed. Tables are 6’ long and 3’wide. The tables will accommodate 3 chairs on each side. • Decorations: Renters are responsible for their own decorations and flowers. Candles may be used as table decorations, but the MAY NOT BE LIGHTED. Lit candles are permitted only briefly as a part of a ceremony, but must be extinguished immediately. NO HELIUM BALLOONS ARE PERMITTED. Air-filled balloons, flowers, and tablecloths are acceptable. Confetti may not be used. Gender reveal activities that result i...