Pine River Nature Center buildingThe Pine River Nature Center building is a 5,000 square-foot, log-style structure. It opened February 2003. Click here to take a virtual tour of the exhibit room The center is available for rental by local school districts and non-profit organizations. See How to Reserve a Room at right to plan a unique staff retreat, meeting or training session. 
 Nature displays A large exhibit room in the nature center building has many things to see and touch. It's a great way to discover nature. The room features a variety of nature displays including furs and taxidermy from St. Clair County and the north woods. The room also contains several live animals including: - Eastern Box Turtle
- Great Lakes Fish Aquarium
- Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle
 Skywatch exhibitThe Skywatch exhibit provides updates on astronomical events, monthly constellations, and the latest research in astronomy. It is broadcast live from NASA's Space Telescope Science Institute. 
ClassroomsThe basement of the nature center lodge is used for classroom instruction. It contains a classroom and wet lab. A ceiling mounted digital projector can be used for mulimedia presentations. The classroom capacity is 40 students. 
A wet lab area is ideal for hands-on science investigations. In addition, the nature center has stereo-microscopes which students can use to examine specimens.
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How to reserve
a room To reserve the nature center, call (810) 364-5477 to determine availability. Priority is given to school programs. Once you have secured a date, time and room, please fill out a room reservation form and return it to the center.  Room reservation form
Fees and general information Please make checks payable to St. Clair County RESA. Fees:For Fee information see Room Reservation form Building is available to: - St. Clair County schools
- Schools outside of
St. Clair County - Non-profit organizations
- Non-exempt business groups
Normal business hours for the Pine River Nature Center are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Events outside of normal business hours require the business hours fees plus $42 per hour of use. Food:Catering is NOT available, but you are welcome to bring your own food or coordinate catering. A toaster oven, coffeemaker and microwave are available. There is very limited space in the refrigerator. There is a $10 charge to use the nature center's grill. 
About the buildingA gas fireplace, rustic interior, and nature-inspired artwork will create a relaxing and productive atmosphere to make your event exceptional. The meeting room can hold up to 14 people. Inside is a large white board and motorized screen.
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