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Meeting space
Meeting space
Unplug yourself from modern distractions and reconnect with fellow team members and meeting and conference attendees. There are several large conference spaces that can accommodate up to 250 guests and several smaller meeting spaces for a more intimate group setting.
The Resource Building and Harry H. Whiteley Conservation Education Building offer barrier-free access.
Free wireless internet is available onsite. A wide range of standard and high-tech audio-visual equipment is available to rent including projectors, screens, conference phones and more. On-site technical staff can provide assistance upon request.
Professional staff are available to help plan your entire event, including lodging accommodations, conference details, meals and recreational and leisure activities.
Meeting configuration
The Education Building holds four separate conference spaces that can accommodate between 56 and 250 people via theater-style setting, and an additional space that can hold up to 8 at an executive table. The Resource Building Lounge and Straits Lodge offer two additional meeting spaces. This chart shows the capacity of rooms in different seating arrangements.
Room | Size | Rounds | Classroom | Theater | "U" shape | Board room |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AuSable (Education Building) | 64' x 41' | 168 | 120 | 250 | 35 | 45 |
Main Branch (Education Building) | 41' x 30' | 80 | 60 | 112 | 30 | 40 |
North Branch (Education Building) | 20' x 15' | 30 | 56 | 20 | 24 | |
South Branch (Education Building) | 20' x 15' | 30 | 56 | 20 | 24 | |
Manistee Room (Education Building) | 43' x 30' | 78 | 130 | 35 | 42 | |
Straits Lodge | 25' x 30' | 30 | 60 | 15 | 15 | |
Resource Building Lounge | 24' x 47' | 30 | 60 | 15 | 13 | |
Higgins Room (Education Building) | 14' x 8' | 8 | ||||
Lake Erie | 16' x 24' | 16 | ||||
Lake Huron | 16' x 23' | 16 | ||||
Lake Ontario | 15' x 20' | 12 | ||||
Lake Superior | 15' x 20' | 16 | ||||
Lake Michigan | 14' x 14' | 6 |
Photo Gallery
To help making meeting and event planning a little easier, we have printed materials available for you.