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RESERVE
A LITTLE SPACE IN NATURE
The
historic 1780 Lochry Blockhouse was discovered on the site and restored with
the help of area community members, including students from Latrobe and Derry
Area schools. The
Environmental Learning Center Barn is equipped with wireless internet, two
large open areas, a library with comfortable seating, educational resources
that can be borrowed, handicapped-accessible restrooms, projectors, screens,
laptops and wireless microphones, and a small kitchen area with a
refrigerator, sink and coffee pot. The
historic Lochry Blockhouse located next to the barn is available during April
and October. The Blockhouse has a
fireplace, table and chairs and minimal lighting. The Patio Beautiful Flagstone Patio Amphitheater style hillside seating Includes an artistic sculpture in Honor of Winnie
Palmer Small Barn overhand with lights and ceiling fans The Grounds Walking Trails Observation platform with seating 25 tables (30 x 60)
80 folding chairs LCD Projector (mounted and movable)
Screen Document Imager
DVD player Wireless handheld and lapel mikes
Small Dry Erase Board Refrigerator
Sink 30 cup percolator coffee pot
Small kitchen area
THE
SPACE IS RENTED DURING OPERATING HOURS ONLY Group
1—Exempt
Group 2—$20/Hour
Group 3—$40/hour
a. A Non-Profit under IRS Code 501(c)(3) and open
membership group that is Environmentally related and co-sponsored by
the Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve. b. A Saint Vincent College Community Group, whose
purpose is the advancement of the environment, education, culture and history. Group II a.
An organized club or special interest group that has been granted IRS Code
501(c)(3) non profit status with open membership such as League of Women
Voters or a qualifying religious group. The
group must have a formal organization with officer; no admission charge may be
made for attendance at any meeting or any fundraising take place.
This
includes business meetings. $30
deposit if required for each rental date.
This deposit is nonrefundable if the rental is cancelled less than 14
days before the rental date. Excess
Clean Up Fee If
more than 20 minutes of clean-up labor is required after your rental, your
group will be charged an additional $85. LCD—$50 Laptop—$50 Handheld
or lapel Microphone—$25.00
·
Main Floor of the Barn ·
Rustic atmosphere ·
Lots of natural light ·
Small library area ·
Children’s corner ·
Handicapped Accessible Restroom Capacity Lecture
80 folding chairs Luncheon
60 – 4/table (30x60) Classroom 30 – 2/table (30x60) Multimedia is not available in the Exhibit Area. ·
Lower Level
of the Barn ·
Rustic Atmosphere ·
Concrete Floor ·
Projector (Additional Fees
Apply) ·
Screen ·
Laptop Hook Up Capacity Lecture
80 folding chairs Luncheon
40—4/table (30x60) Classroom
60 – 42table (30x60) Lochry
Blockhouse (April—October Only) ·
A short walk from the Saint
Vincent Drive Park and Walk Lot ·
Restored Historic Blockhouse ·
Fireplace ·
Table and Chairs ·
Large Grass area next to the
Blockhouse Capacity Meeting 8 rustic chairs around 1 table
Rental
Details 2.
Reserve rental is on a per hour
basis only. 3.
Groups and organizations which
use the space must adhere to the Reserve's regulations regarding the number of
persons allowed to occupy a room at any given time. The numbers shall not
exceed the limit prescribed and posted in that facility. 4.
Alcoholic Beverages and smoking
are not permitted on Reserve premises. 5.
The space shall be left in the
same condition in which it was found, including the placement of chairs and
tables. 6.
The Nature Reserve maintains
the right to charge for any additional custodial services that may be required
if the room is not left in the same condition in which it was found. (i.e. if
more than 20 minutes is needed to clean up, an additional $85 will be charged
to the renting group. 7.
Groups shall be held
responsible for any damage to the room and/or furnishings. Failure to adhere
to these conditions may result in loss of future privileges in the use of
facility. 8.
Charge for any non-Reserve
sponsored group requiring HVAC systems to be turned on for meetings scheduled
after the Reserve is closed. ($35/hr) 9.
Recycling is required at the
Nature Reserve. Bins
are available on both floors for Paper and Plastic and Metal.
You will be charged $25 fee if you do not utilize the containers as
appropriate. 10.
Please take note that our
Reserve is an Academic Facility—students and Faculty maybe present on
Reserve grounds for academic work and research. We do require the use of environmentally friendly
items and NO STYROFOAM will be permitted.
Informational
Program at the Reserve The
Reserve staff and students would be happy to provide your group with an
informational program of the Barn, Blockhouse and Gardens for a $2/person fee.
Arrangements must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the event to ensure
staff is available. From Pittsburgh, Ohio and
Points West: Take
the PA Turnpike, I-76 east to exit 67(old exit 7) Irwin/North Huntingdon.
Bear right at the exit ramp and take Rt. 30 east 15 miles through
Greensburg. Go past Saint Vincent
Drive, and at next red light make a left onto 981N (car dealership on your
left). On your right is a Dairy
Queen, make left- you will see a WPNR sign.
Travel about 100 yards and you will see the Winnie Palmer Nature
Reserve Entrance on your right. Follow the split rail fence to the
Environmental Learning Center Barn. Parking
is available at the Barn. From Harrisburg, Philadelphia,
New Jersey and Points East: Take
the PA Turnpike, I-76 west to exit 91 (old exit 9) Donegal.
Travel Rt. 711 to its junction with Rt. 30 in Ligonier. Turn Left onto
Route 30 west, about 8 miles at the intersection of Route 30 and 981
(furniture store on your right), make a right onto Route 981N.
On your right is a Dairy Queen, make left- you will see a WPNR sign.
Travel about 100 yards and you will see the Winnie Palmer Nature
Reserve Entrance on your right. Follow the split rail fence to the
Environmental Learning Center Barn. Parking
is available at the Barn. From Erie, Buffalo and Points
North: Take
I-79 south to its junction with I-76, the PA Turnpike and exit at gate 28 (old
gate 3) Cranberry/Perry Highway. Take
I-76 east to exit 67 (old exit 7) Irwin/North Huntingdon.
Bear right at the exit ramp and take US Route 30 east 15 miles through
Greensburg. Go past Saint Vincent
Drive, and at next red light make a left onto 981N (car dealership on you
left). On your right is a Dairy
Queen, make left- you will see a WPNR sign.
Travel about 100 yards and you will see the Winnie Palmer Nature
Reserve Entrance on your right. Follow the split rail fence to the
Environmental Learning Center Barn. Parking
is available at the Barn. From Baltimore, Washington,
Points South:
Take I-70 West to its junction with I-76, the PA Turnpike.
Exit at gate 161(old gate 12) Breezewood.
Proceed on I-76 west to exit 91(old exit 9) Donegal. Take Route 711
North to its junction with Rt. 30. Make
Left onto Route 30 west, about 8 miles at the intersection of Route 30 and 981
(furniture store on your right), make a right onto Route 981N.
On your right is a Dairy Queen, make left- you will see a WPNR sign. Travel
about 100 yards and you will see the Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve Entrance on
your right. Follow the split rail fence to the Environmental Learning Center
Barn. Parking is available at the
Barn.
744 Walzer Way Latrobe,
Pennsylvania 15650 PHONE 724-537-5284
FAX 724-537-5286 |
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