Experience the Loess Hills...

 The Nature Center offers a quiet atmosphere for a group retreat or a unique setting for a private reception. The classroom/meeting room can accommodate up to 125 persons in a banquet setting. A full kitchen and serving counter is available if you plan to prepare your own food or for a caterer's use. The Nature Center has tables, chairs and limited audio-visual equipment for your use. The renter must provide table coverings, linens, serving ware and dishes.

The classroom has a sturdy room divider that may be used to accommodate more than one group. One-half of the classrooms can accommodate approximately 60 persons.

Food and beverages are restricted to the classrooms and meeting rooms only and is not allowed in the exhibit area. Alcoholic beverages (beer and wine) are allowed with special permission. The Nature Center does not allow red-colored beverages.

A damage deposit is charged and is refundable provided that the room is left clean and without damage. 

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The Resource Library is also available for rental for small groups. It has a large conference table and can accommodate approximately 20 persons.

For rentals rates please refer to the following table. To check on room availability and to rent rooms contact the Nature Center at 712-258-0838.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NATURE CENTER FEE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Room Deposit:
                     $100  Refunded after rental is completed, provided no damages or losses.

Full Day Rental:  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.               *Evenings:  5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Half Days:  8:00 a.m. to Noon or Noon to 5:00 p.m.  (no more than 5 hours)

All Charges are for 

  Full Day 

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

 Half Day &
Evening*
8:00 a.m. - Noon 
or Noon to 5:00 p.m.
(no more than 5 hours)		 Hourly 
Rate

 

Classroom A & B (w/kitchen)

$450

$250

$60.00/hr

 Classroom B (w/kitchen)

$300

$200

$40.00/hr

 Classroom A (no/kitchen)

$275

$175

$35.00/hr
Resource Library

$100

$50

$15.00/hr

Children's Birthday Party Rentals:    $50
No more than 3 hours in Room A or B and no program included

Non-Profit groups:   Call for special rates