RENTAL OPTIONS

2010 FEES

Group Use of Grounds Only

or

Walk-Through Only

Permit Required; No Charge (for groups of 25 or less)
No Program or Instructional Services included.
By municipal ordinance, any group activity requires a permit in advance. Therefore, all requests for group activities at the site must be coordinated with and scheduled through the CRPR office. There is no fee for groups less than 25 people who arrive and walk through the Nature Center grounds. (Example: An instructor with students studying flora and fauna). This option permits no use of or access to buildings, interior equipment, the telephone, or any shelter in case of rain. Any use of MMNC Instructional Areas or shelters should be minimal and may only be used if it is not reserved by another group. In view of the size of the marsh area, the agency may grant permits for more than one group per time depending on the activity and area of use. Groups of 25 or more, or groups wishing to make use of designated instructional areas must request a permit using the category listed immediately below.

Group Use of "MMNC Outdoor Instructional Areas"

Permit Required; Fee $50 for 2 hours; $15 for each additional hour.
No Program or Instructional Services. Teacher/Leader Training Session required ($25 fee. Available only at specified times throughout the season, reflecting priority for Staff-Guided Programs)
Groups who wish to use the Grounds & Instructional Areas (i.e., school group self-guided field trips) will have priority access to these areas during the time of the rental. No access to the barn, wetlab, or pavilion will be granted unless reserved separately. A $5 per event surcharge will be made if the group numbers 41 or more on-site. Group size is limited to 2 classrooms or 50 people, to protect the marsh ecosystem. The starting time shall be considered as that time requested by the group for access. The ending time shall be considered as that time when the areas are available for another rental. Instructional areas are defined as: sun shelters, boardwalk observation / viewing decks, boardwalk bridges, and bird blind, as these areas can impact the effectiveness of other reserved groups.

Group Use of
Picnic Pavilion

Permit Required; Fee $40 per event
No Program or Instructional Services
This open, rustic pavilion is a great place for family gatherings or informal meetings. Pavilion includes 8 picnic tables and access to two charcoal grills. Maximum capacity is 64 people. This fee matches the region-wide rates for municipal park pavilions. All CRPR procedures apply to this pavilion. The pavilion is available for reservation on a year-round basis with a $5 discount for "off-season dates."

Group Use of
Main Barn & Grounds

Permit Required; Fee $50 for 2 hours; $15 for each additional hour.
No Program or Instructional Services.
The renting group may have use of the main floor-level in the barn. A $5.00 per event surcharge will be made if the group numbers 41 or more on-site. The starting time shall be considered as that time when the barn is requested by the group to be opened for access. The ending time shall be considered as that time when the barn may be locked up or ready for another rental. With a barn rental, no use of the pavilion or Wetland Laboratory is permitted; however they may be reserved separately. Groups of 100 or more will follow the guidelines of the Large Group Event Policy and have an additional fee. The historic Pennsylvania Bank Barn at the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center is a beautiful setting for any family or business activity! This large, open, multi-purpose space is flexible enough for business meetings, family picnics, university activities, art displays and more! Rental includes use of the main floor of the barn, access to tables and chairs, electric outlets and a refrigerator. If you have never been inside this beautiful barn, call today for a walk-through.*The occupancy of the barn may not exceed 40 people per floor at any time.

Group Use of
Barn Basement / future Wetland Laboratory

This area will become available as a multi-purpose space upon approval by Centre Region Code Agency.

Permit Required; Fee $50 for 2 hours; $15 for each additional hour.
No Program or Instructional Services
The renting group may reserve use of the lower floor-level of the barn (the future WetLab room) in the barn. In no case may occupancy of the barn exceed 40 people per floor at any time. A $5 per event surcharge will be made if the group numbers 41 or more on-site. The starting time shall be considered as that time when the barn is requested by the group to be opened for access. The ending time shall be considered as that time when the barn may be locked up or ready for another rental. With this rental, no use of the pavilion or Main-Floor Barn is permitted; however they may be reserved separately.