Located on the banks of the Arkansas River, the NWDC River Campus is an oasis within the city of Pueblo where you can hike, cast your line, bike the smoothly paved American Bicycle Trail System, or view majestic birds of prey up close at the Raptor Center.
The River Campus has a variety of facilities available to rent for corporate events, birthdays, reunions, day-retreats, community events, baby showers, weddings, and more. Each rental directly supports NWDC’s conservation efforts, educational programming for children, and wildlife rehabilitation efforts for injured birds of prey. We would be honored to host your next event!
Basic pricing information is listed below. For more detailed information, please submit an inquiry.
Pricing
Riverfront Room & Patio
- $80/hour, or $500 for a full 8 hour rental from 9 am – 5 pm.
- There is a $30 charge for usage of the propane fireplace.
- There is a $25 charge for A/V (The TV is 49 inches across the bottom, and about 29 inches tall).
- There is a $25/each charge for propane heaters (up to three) on the Patio. Heaters will be filled before the rental begins. NWDC does not provide propane refill service.
Indoor capacity: 49 seated. With the shaded outdoor patio, capacity is: 99.
Includes access to all electrical outlets within the space, and the usage of up to (140) chairs, (8) rectangular 6 ft tables, and (8) round metal tables. Guests must manage all set-up, tear-down, and trash clean-up within their rental time frame.
NOTE: This space is shared with NWDC programs such as the Outdoor Explorations Program (OEP), Earth Studies (ES), and some camps, especially during inclement weather. As such the Riverfront Room may be unavailable for rent at such times. Please submit an inquiry.
River Deck
- $60/hr
- There is a $10 charge for access to an electrical outlet.
Capacity: 140 seated
Includes usage of (12) picnic tables. You may also rent up to 140 folding chairs for $1 each. NWDC staff will set up/tear down any rented folding chairs. Guests are responsible for all picnic table arrangement, decoration, and trash clean-up within their rental time frame. This space is entirely outdoors and does experience some silt, water, and mud run-off.
Riverside Pavilion
- $50/hr.
- There is a $10 charge for access to an electrical outlet.
- There is a $10 charge for usage of a charcoal grill. Charcoal not provided.
Capacity: Unlimited
Includes usage of (12) picnic tables. Guests are responsible for all picnic table arrangement, decoration, and trash clean-up within their rental time frame. This space is entirely outdoors and does experience some silt, water, and mud run-off.
Plaza
- $40/hr
Capacity: Unlimited
Includes usage of the brick-laid plaza, raised concrete patio, and any picnic tables in the immediate area. Does not include the inside of the yurt. Guests are responsible for all picnic table arrangement, decoration, and trash clean-up within their rental time frame. This space is entirely outdoors and does experience some silt, water, and mud run-off.
Herb Garden
- $40/hr.
- There is a one-time $10 charge for usage of a charcoal grill. Charcoal not provided.
Capacity: Unlimited
The Herb Garden is designated as the dirt and grassy area within the cornered-fences on the west side of the River Campus Main Building. Rental of this space includes usage of any picnic tables in the immediate area. Guests are responsible for all picnic table arrangement, decoration, and trash clean-up within their rental time frame. This space is entirely outdoors and does experience some silt, water, and mud run-off.
Additional Information – Please submit an inquiry to learn more.
- All rentals include 20 parking passes for the River Campus Main Parking Lot. One parking pass per vehicle. Extra passes can be purchased inside our Visitor Center.
- All River Campus rentals require a 2-hour minimum, a $100 refundable security deposit, and a signed contract.
- You must book security for all River Campus rentals with alcohol.
- All final payments are due two (2) weeks prior to your event.
- All rentals outside of our regular hours (Wednesday -Sunday, 9 am – 5 pm) and on holidays require an additional +$30/hr to keep an NWDC staff member on-site.
- You may add a Bird of Prey presentation, guided hike, or Challenge Course program to any rental for an additional cost.
- We do our best to prepare a beautiful rental space before your arrival. That said, all outdoor spaces are still subject to the natural elements.
$250 “Adventure Birthday Party” Package – Please submit an inquiry to learn more.
Enjoy a birthday party outside at the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center! Our “Adventure Birthday Party” Package includes:
- (1) 3-hour rental of a designated picnic area (must be scheduled between 9 am – 5 pm on Wednesday – Sunday) with access to local hiking trails and the Arkansas River.
- (1) 30-minute Bird of Prey presentation.
Cancellation Policy
Unless otherwise noted, all cancellations made over 60 days before the rental date will be refunded in full. Cancellations made 30-59 days before the rental date will be funded in full, minus a $50.00 administrative fee. Cancellations made 0-29 days before the rental date will forfeit the entire $100.00 security deposit. In the case of inclement weather, you may reschedule your reservation to a later date within the next 12 months at no cost, or you may cancel and receive your deposit back, minus a $50 administrative fee.