Registration Information

Making Reservations

Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the program date, and can be made by calling Armand Bayou Nature Center during regular business hours.

Confirmation

Once we receive your reservation, a confirmation letter will be mailed to you.

Payments

Full payment is required 1 week prior to the program date. If payment is not received within the 1 week time period, reservation will be cancelled. Please make checks payable to:
Armand Bayou Nature Center

Cancellations & Refunds

Cancellations must be made at least 1 week in advance to receive refunds. Exceptions are made for severe weather. Otherwise, classes are held rain or shine. No refunds will be made for absentee children. If you should bring more children than you have reserved space for, payment must be made upon entry of the group. Classes require advanced planning based on the number of student spaces reserved for each program. Please assist us in serving your needs. If the Nature Center cancels a class, every effort will be made to reschedule or a refund will be provided.

Guidelines

A 1:10 ratio of chaperones to students must be observed. Chaperones must supervise student behavior to assure safety. Dress for the weather. Old clothes and shoes are recommended, as students may get dirty. Students should wear closed-toed shoes with socks. No sandals, please. Provide students and adults with nametags. Arrive on time. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before class begins. Late arrival may result in a cancelled program. Instructors will meet classes in the ABNC parking lot.

Lunches

The Nature Center provides an area with tables and benches. Seating is limited to approximately 35. There are grassy areas for picnicking. Please notify us when you make your reservations if you plan to picnic. Remember ABNC does not allow glass containers.

Special Needs

ABNC's site and programming format may present difficulties for individuals with certain limitations. ABNC makes every effort to serve students with special needs. The entry boardwalk, education building, prairie platform and bird blind are wheelchair accessible; trails and the farmhouse are not. Please discuss special needs with ABNC staff at the time of your reservation request.