Facilities

Our 10,000 square foot Swaner EcoCenter has been designed to accommodate special events of any size. From small luncheons to large conferences, from late-night star-gazing parties to formal weddings, we are the perfect location. Our unique spaces can be private and separated for intimate settings and break-out sessions, or combined to create an open floor-plan for larger events.

Indoor seating capacity for a single event is 150. Standing capacity is 300. Deck seating capacity is 50. The Naturalist’s Room seats 40, the theater seats 60. Our front doors open onto a beautiful outdoor plaza and grass amphitheater which can be tented for larger events.

Main Exhibit Hall
Climbing Wall, Views of the Preserve, Interactive Exhibits, Access to Deck and Pier.

Theater
Beautiful, upholstered stadium seating for 60, state-of-the-art sound and projection, interactive A/V, custom podium.

Front Exhibit Hall
Mobile exhibits, projection and screen, interactive A/V.

Naturalist’s Room
Library, lounge, exhibits, views of the Preserve, projection and screen, interactive A/V.

Outdoor Deck and Pier
400-foot pier into the Preserve, 20-foot square deck with electricity, afternoon shade.

Observation Tower
Four-story glass tower with wrap-around deck, 360-degree view of the Preserve, exhibits, wildlife spotting scope.

Entrance Lobby
Welcome desk, gift shop, art display, inspirational environmental graphics.