John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum Conserving the Nature of America

Meetings at the Cusano Environmental Education Center

When can you have our meeting?
Meetings can be held from 8:30-4:00 Monday through Friday unless special arrangements are made with refuge staff.

How can you reserve the meeting room for your group?
Call the Cusano Environmental Education Center to find out if your date is available.  The room is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis for groups that meet the above criteria.  You will be asked to fill out a reservation form.

How much does it cost to use the room?
Use of the room is free of charge.

How big is the meeting space?
The meeting room can accommodate up to 100 people, auditorium style; 40 people auditorium style; and 30 people "U" style.

What if you want to show a video at your meeting?
The room is equipped with a slide projector, VCR, overhead projector,  stage, podium, microphone.

What kinds of material should you bring to my meeting?
You must supply all materials needed for your meeting, including flip chart paper, easels, markers, tape and similar items.

Can you have food at your meeting?
Food and drinks are not allowed in the meeting room and exhibit area.  Groups may use the small lunchroom in the classroom wing for food set-up and eating. There is no food sold at the refuge.  Refuge staff can provide a list of nearby restaurants that deliver.  Coffeepots and hot water are available for your use.

What else should you know?

• Alcoholic or intoxicating substances of any kind are forbidden.
• Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
• Loud music, which disturbs the public, is prohibited.
• All trash should be disposed of properly in the meeting room or in the lunchroom.
• Meeting room and lunchroom should be cleaned and restored to its original state.
• Encourage your group to tour the CEEC and the refuge before or after your meeting.
• Schedule 15 minutes at the beginning of your meeting for a refuge orientation video and a brief introduction by a refuge staff member.
• Your organization must release the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum staff and volunteers from any responsibility or liability for loss or damage of items put on display or stored at the CEEC.   In addition, you organization must assume full liability and responsibility for damage or loss of CEEC items during building usage, including the structure.