Business Meetings

The Wildlife Sanctuary makes a great location for a business meetings, retreats or evening events. We have rooms of different sizes to accommodate many different purposes, whether it’s a dynamic meeting with your staff/clients or an awards presentation. Your attendees can enjoy our trails during the day or the privacy of our building after hours. Our beautiful grounds are sure to invigorate your staff and impress your clients.

Successful companies embrace environmental sustainability and conservation as values that promote good business. Recognized as one of the premier urban wildlife sanctuaries in the nation, we have been committed to conserving nature’s abundance in Northeastern Wisconsin for 75 years.

Share our commitment by having your next meeting, retreat or corporate event with us and enjoy:

• The Nature Center, a beautiful  building with a choice of meeting rooms
• A serene environment that fosters creativity and lets you escape from the office
• A unique 600 acre nature preserve within the City of Green Bay
• Wireless Internet is available
• You can bring in food and refreshments or use a caterer from the Preferred Caterer Booklet

For more information, click on WLS Reservation Policy below, or to schedule a tour please call (920)391-3671.

• Which Rooms Are Available for Business Meetings and Events?
• Do We Have Access to the Hiking Trails?
• Do I Have to Use the Caterers from Your Approved List?
• What Do the Caterers Provide and Do I Contact Them Directly?
• Where Are My Guests Allowed to Park and How Many Spaces Are Available?
• What Time Can I Have Access to the Rooms?
• How May I Take a Tour and/or Book a Date for My Meeting?
• What Forms of Payment Are Accepted?
• Is Smoking Allowed?
• Is the Facility Handicapped Accessible?

Which Rooms Are Available for Business Meetings and Events?

In the Nature Center, the third-floor Auditorium and the lower-level Estuary Rooms may be rented for meetings and other events between 7 am and 9 pm (Wetland and Woodland Rooms are not available at this time). The Auditorium seats up to 150. The Estuary Room seats up to 80. The Main Level may be rented after the building closes to the public. Call (920)391-3671 for availability.
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Do We Have Access to the Hiking Trails?

Daytime rental guests may use our hiking trails between 8 am and 4:30 pm. The trails close at 4:30 pm and are not available for evening guests.
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Do I Have to Use the Caterers from Your Approved List?

You can bring in food and refreshments or use a caterer from the Preferred Caterer List.
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What Do the Caterers Provide and Do I Contact Them Directly?

You contact our approved caterers directly for pricing information. They will provide all food and beverages, including alcohol, for your event.
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Where Are Guests Allowed to Park and How Many Spaces Are Available?

Parking is free in our parking lots. We have 120 parking spots, and during evening events, guest may also park along the entrance road.
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What Time Can I Have Access to the Rooms?

We can open as early as 7 am for business meetings. Daytime meetings and events must end at 9 pm. Main Level evening events may begin after build closes to public; our curfew is 9 pm.
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How May I Take a Tour and/or Book a Date for My Meeting?

All rental events are scheduled with our secretary. Please contact her directly to check for availability and rental fees at (920)391-3671.
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What Forms of Payment Are Accepted?

Checks made payable to Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary and Discover, MasterCard or VISA.
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Is Smoking Allowed?

No, the entire Wildlife Sanctuary, its buildings and trails are smoke-free.
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Is the Facility Handicapped Accessible?

Yes, our buildings and paved trails are wheelchair accessible.
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Here are floor plans for the three floors of the Nature Center. Whole floors or individual rooms can be reserved by the public. Seating capacities and room dimensions are included in the floor plans.

For more information, call the main office at 920-391-3671.

Nature Center Lower Level Floor Plan

Nature Center Main Level Floor Plan

Nature Center Third Level Floor Plan

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