Blandford Nature Center Rental Request
Thank you for thinking of Blandford Nature Center for your gathering! 
Our Auditorium is available for rent Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm and is subject to availability. 

The space includes 1,700 sq. ft of beautifully lit, ADA Accessible meeting space, with east facing floor to ceiling windows, overlooking our Wildlife Boardwalk and woodlands. Blandford staff will take care of table and chair set-up and tear-down. All guests will have access to the O’Donovan Lobby and adjacent Wildlife Education Center. Also included with all rentals is Free Admission for your attendees to the property on the date(s) of your event, 264 acres of natural environment, over 8 miles of trails spread across the property, a wide variety of wildlife ambassadors both indoors and out, Free Parking (118 parking spaces + 4 handicap spaces at the Main Campus), and an onsite staff member available during your event. Additional services are available below.

CAPACITY:
Cocktail: 175 standing
Theater: 144 seated
Banquet: 112 seated at round tables (14 round tables with 8 at each)
Classroom: 70 seated at round tables facing front (14 round tables with 5 at each)
Classroom: 28 seated at rectangular tables facing front (14 tables with 2 at each)
Please note: Capacity numbers do not reflect room for catering or additional tables. Blandford staff will work with you on a custom floor plan for your event.

PRICING: 
Half Day - 5 hours (including set up and tear down) $975.00
Full Day - 9 hours (including set up and tear down) $1,755.00
Discounts available for non-profits and multi-day events. 

REQUIREMENTS OF RENTERS:
1. Any food used during the event must be either store bought (i.e. not homemade), or from a licensed and insured catering company. 
2. Proof of a certificate of insurance for liability coverage for the date of your event, which is an approximately $95 expense, and something that you can get from your insurance company or purchase through an outside vendor.
3. Prohibited items include: candles, open flames, decorations requiring nails, staples,
pushpins tape or glue, glitter, balloons, or any other decoration that can harm the venue,
wildlife or the property.
4. No smoking on the property
5. Removing all items brought by the renter, their vendors or guests.
6. Payment is due at least 2 weeks before the date of the event.
7. Changes made to the contract less than two weeks before the event may result in
additional fees.

If you have specific questions about an event outside of these
guidelines, please reach out to rental@blandfordnaturecenter.org with as much information
as possible.

If your event fits within these guidelines and you would like to request the space,
please fill out the form below. Blandford Staff will follow up with you via email
regarding your request.

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Auditorium located inside the Mary Jane Dockeray Visitor Center. 
What date would you like to hold your event? Our auditorium is available for rent Monday through Friday during business hours and is subject to availability. We cannot accommodate Saturday rentals at this time.  *
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If the date chosen above is not available, what would be your second choice?  Our auditorium is available for rent Monday through Friday during business hours and is subject to availability. We cannot accommodate Saturday rentals at this time.  *
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What date would you like to preview our venue? These can be scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. *
If you would like to meet to see the space, please list 2-3 available dates and times below. 
Contact Name (First & Last) *
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Is your organization a non-profit organization? (If not applicable, please skip this question.)
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What is the name of your event and type of event? (Example: Business Meeting, Retreat, etc.) *
How many people total will be attending your event? *
If you have spoken to a Blandford staff member about this event, please list their name here.
What time will the first person from your group be arriving for set up? 
Please note:  In order to ensure that a staff member is available to allow entry to the Visitor Center before business hours, please provide an accurate arrival time. 
Entry prior to your scheduled arrival time cannot be accommodated. Earliest arrival time is 8:00 am. 
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What time will the last person from your group be done cleaning up? Please note: This is a hard deadline to make sure that we can have the space ready for the next program or event. Latest departure time is 5:30 pm. *
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Table Set Up Options:
-Large round tables: Seats 8
-Large rectangle tables: Seats 6
-High-top Cocktail tables (standing only.)

Please list how many of each type of table you would like. Please include extra tables for food or supplies if needed.
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Do you need a podium? *
How many chairs do you need total? *
Please leave a brief description of your desired room set up. (Example: Tables in "U" shape facing the screen.)
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Please chose all AV and Electrical needs for your event.
Please chose all add-ons below. Garbage cans and restroom access are included in the room rental. 
Will there be any food or catering? 
Please note: Currently we do not have a refrigerator, kitchen, or ice maker available for rentals. 

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If your event will be catered, please provide estimated food delivery time. 

Will there be any other outside vendors making deliveries or providing services, before, during or after your event? If so, please provide arrival time.


Will there be any marketing or promotion for this event?  *
Occasionally, Blandford staff may take promotional photos of events. Is that acceptable with your group?
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