Rentals

Mills Education Center Rentals

LC Nature Park’s historic Mills Education Center is available for corporate and educational rentals. Currently, the Mills Education Center is not available for private parties, birthdays, weddings, or other personal events.

Included in all Rentals:

  • Use of the Mills Education Center
  • Kitchen
  • Tables and chairs
  • TV/AV set-up

Available Add-ons:

  • Campfire
  • Safari bus tour
  • Educational hike
  • Educational presentation
  • Hands-on wildlife interaction package
  • Games

Please note: there is no A/C in the Mills Education Center. 

Rates and Hours

Business:

  • First 2 hours (minimum) $1,000
  • Each additional hour $375
  • Not to exceed 8 hours

Non-profit/501(c)3:

  • First 2 hours (minimum) $500
  • Each additional hour $200
  • Not to exceed 8 hours
  • Must provide a copy of IRS determination letter.

Hours:

  • Weekdays January through December
  • Weekends November through March

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Payment

  • A non-refundable deposit of $200 is due upon signing.
  • The remaining balance is to be paid 30 days prior to the event.

Use of Property

  • Subletting or transferring this agreement is not allowed.
  • Weddings, birthday parties, and other personal events are prohibited per local zoning laws.

Damages & Cleaning

  • A damage deposit is not required; however, Lessee will be responsible for the cost of any damages incurred during the event.
  • All rentals over 2 hours will need to pay for a cleaning service to come in after their rental. LC Nature Park will bill the Lessee for this service.

Cancellation Policy

  • The deposit is non-refundable in case of cancellation.
  • If canceled within 2 weeks before the rental period, 50% of the total rental will be refunded. If canceled 2-weeks or under, the total rental fee is forfeited.

Liability & Insurance

  • The Lessee is liable for any accidents, injuries, or damages during the rental period.
  • The Lessee must obtain a Certificate of Insurance (COI), which is required to name LC Nature Park as an additional insured party. Minimum Coverage Amount: $500,000 or $1,000,000 if alcohol is to be served.
  • Alcohol must be purchased by and served by a bartender licensed in the State of Indiana. Please provide a copy of the license when paying for the event. BYOB is not permitted.

Mills Education Center Rules

  • All rentals will be accompanied by an LC Nature Park representative, who will deliver a brief welcome message and speak on the park’s mission.
  • This is a smoke-free facility, no smoking is permitted on the LCNP park grounds or buildings.
  • No pets permitted.
  • Please plan to leave at the appointed time of departure.
  • Any decoration must be approved prior to booking.
  • Please include set-up time in your rental time periods. Extra time to set-up before the rental times will not be permitted.
  • All items brought in by the Lessee for the rental must be removed from the premises the day of the rental, except where prior permission has been granted. Lessee should have the facility cleared within an hour of the event ending.
  • Last calls will be at least 15 minutes prior to the event ending time.

Bonfires must be tended by LCNP staff.

All visitors wishing to go past the Mills Education Center/Discovery Area boundary must be accompanied by an LC Nature Park representative.

All children must be supervised by an accompanying adult.

Please stay more than 3 feet from all fences when in the park and respect all private property. The bison and elk are wild, and their behavior can be unpredictable.

Wipe down countertops with the cleaning supplies under the sink, sweep around the kitchen with a broom and pan, and take all accumulated trash and trash cans to the dumpster located behind the grain bin.

This is a nature preserve governed by conservation easements. Please do not pick flowers or remove anything from the park.

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