Room Rentals

During winter, please be aware the HWR closes when our local schools have cancelled classes. Any scheduled rentals will also be cancelled. Weekend closures will be at the discretion of the Executive Director with a decision made by the Friday before.In the event of weather-related closure, full refunds of rental fees will be made.

Our facilities are available for rental by the general public during our regular operating hours and provided they are not in use for HWR programming, All rental fees support programs and operations at the Reserve. Download the Room Rental Brochure for pricing and policies:

Room Rental Brochure

Presentation Room of the Nature Center

The Presentation Room of the Nature Center provides a great location for training sessions and workshops, meetings, and family events. Maximum banquet style seating is 72 people. Rental provides access to the kitchen for pot luck or catering. The Nature Center is heated and air conditioned; a gas log fireplace is available in season. The room has a projection wall for presentation, with a podium and microphone available at no cost. The Nature Center remains open to the public during rentals, so expect a level of noise consistent with our regular operation.

Environmental Learning Station

The cabin in the woods provides a space for a quiet reflective meeting or planning session. The building is heated and air conditioned. There is no running water – bubbler only. No kitchen facilities. Vault toilet nearby – short walk to the Nature Center. Not available for weekend rentals.  Maximum capacity is 24 seated banquet style.

Lopas Learning Center

Rent away from the hub-bub of the Nature Center – attached picnic pavilion perfect for an outdoor picnic. The building is heated, but not air-conditioned. No running water – bubbler only. No kitchen facilities. Vault toilet nearby – short walk to the Nature Center.  Not available for weekend rentals.  Maximum capacity is 36 seated banquet style.