About Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut, Inc
Our facilities at the The Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center and Indian Rock Nature Preserve offer a natural setting for family gatherings, conferences or meetings, corporate functions, holiday parties, wedding receptions classes, and special events. Facilities are available September – June: day and evenings, weekends, and select holidays.
Our Fuller F. Barnes Education Center, located on the Indian Rock Nature Preserve holds up to 180 people for conferences, classes, and special events. Our wedding reception capacity is 120. The Center also features a covered 40×60 patio and wrap-around deck! The tent space is available from April to mid-November.
Attendees: 0-120 |$2,000 - $5,000/event Pricing for weddings only
Pricing for our weddings depends on number of spaces used. We strive to be customizable so you don't pay for spaces you don't use.
Bathrooms, tables, and chairs and included here.
Other events
Attendees: 0-120 | Pricing is for parties andmeetings only
Attendees: 0-120 |$50 - $200/hour Pricing for parties andmeetings only
Price is per room per hour.
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Availability
Last Updated: 7/15/2024
Venue Types
Banquet/Event Hall
Amenities
ADA/ACA Accessible
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Outdoor Function Area
Outside Catering Allowed
Waterview
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
Max Number of People for an Event:
120
Special Features:
We offer a cocktail hour program with one of our resident animals. We have birds of prey, frogs, snakes, and turtles that can make a guest appearance at your event.