Harvard Forest User Fee Schedule
The Harvard Forest is pleased to make its facilities available to individuals and groups whose interests, activities and purposes coincide with or complement those of the Harvard Forest. Our research and teaching interests center in understanding the environment, especially the forested lands in which we live, and the ways in which society can maintain and manage the land for its preservation and future use.
Meeting Space | Dining Space | Fisher Museum | Overnight Accommodations |Laboratory and Research Space | Greenhouses and Garden Facilities | Field and Equipment Costs | Administrative Costs | Payment
Meeting Space
Contact: hfvisit@fas.harvard.edu
Shaler Hall Seminar Room
Maximum size group of 30
| 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|
| $60/day | $65/day |
Fisher Museum Conference Room
Maximum size group of 100
| 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|
| $85/day | $90/day |
Dining Space
Shaler Hall kitchen and dining room
Group size of 30 or less
| 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|
| $160/day | $165/day |
Group size of 31 - 50 maximum: Please inquire for fee schedule
Available for use by outside caterers if prior arrangements made
Coffee/tea service
| 2008 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| For up to 20 people | $30/day | $35/day |
| For 21 - 40 people | $40/day | $45/day |
| For 41 or more people | $50/day | $55/day |
Fisher Museum
Access to the Fisher Museum and to its outdoor self-teaching trails by individuals or groups is free. Individuals or groups are encouraged to make donations to the maintenance of the Museum, either by cash contribution in the donation boxes or by check made out to Harvard University. Special arrangements may be made in advance by telephone. Always call in advance to confirm the Museum is open and there aren't any conflicts in the space.
Tours
| 2008 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Guided for 2 hours, includes 1 staff member | $145/day | $155/day |
| Self-Guided | Donations Accepted | Donations Accepted |
Overnight Accommodations
Contact: hfvisit@fas.harvard.edu
Overnight accommodations in Raup House or Fisher House (linens and towels included):
| 2008 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Classes/Students | $40/night per person | $45/night per person |
| Faculty/ Researchers/ Professionals/Conferences | $50/night per person | $55/night per person |
| House Kitchen fee (self-catering groups of 5+) |
$75 per stay/house | $80 per stay/house |
Housing Long-Term
| 2008 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shared housing Field Season (April-September) | $530.00/month per person | $545.00/month per person |
| Shared housing Off Season (October-March) | $415.00/month per person | $435.00/month per person |
| Shared housing (Year round) | $415.00/month per person | $435.00/month per person |
| Private housing (apartment or house) | Varies with location per month per unit |
Laboratory and Research Space
Contact: Heidi Lux, lux@fas.harvard.edu
Laboratory and Greenhouse Descriptions
| Description | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Use of laboratory facilities | $60.00/month | $65.00/month |
| Lab bench space (6') | $60.00/month | $65.00/month |
| Computer Lab access | $25.00/month | $27.50/month |
| Office Space/Internet access included | $125.00/month | $150.00/month |
| Visiting Course Lab Fee (< 10) | $65.00/group per day | $70.00/group per day |
| Visiting Course Lab Fee (11-20) | $130.00/group per day | $140.00/group per day |
Greenhouses and Garden Facilities
Torrey Greenhouse
fee/month per bench. Bench is 40 square feet.
| 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|
| $85 | $90 |
Shaler Greenhouse
fee/month for use of entire facility. Facility is 250 square feet
| 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|
| $170 | $180 |
Research Garden Space
fee/quarter per 10' x 10' plot
| 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|
| $25.00 | $27.50 |
Lathe Houses per lathe house per month
| 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|
| $25.00 | $27.50 |
Facilities Operation and Equipment
Contact: hffacil@fas.harvard.edu
Vehicle Costs
Pickup, Van or On-Road Vehicles
| 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|
| $92.50/day | $95/day |
Heavy Equipment Costs
Backhoe, Bulldozer, Loader, One ton Dump Truck, Flatbed Trailer, Tractor with Backhoe, Loader and Skidder (plus operator costs)
| 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|
| $105/day | $110/day |
75 Foot Manlift (Buckey) (plus operator costs)
| Use | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Safety Check | $52.50/hr | $57.50/hr |
| Local Delivery | $52.50/hr | $57.50/hr |
| Training | $157.50/person | $172.50/person |
Computer Rental
| 2008 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Desk top computer rental | $60.00/ month | $65.00/month |
| Field lap top computer rental | $175.00/month | $180.00/ month |
Personnel Costs
Facilities Staff
| 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|
| $52.20/hr | $57.50/hr |
Administrative Costs
| 2008 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Photocopies | $.20/page | $.20/page |
| Telephone Calls | Cost of call | Cost of call |
| Fax Transmission | $1.50/page | $1.50/page |
| Postage | Cost of postage | Cost of postage |
Payment
Make checks payable to: "Harvard University"
Accounts Receivable
Harvard Forest
324 North Main Street
Petersham, MA 01366
Phone: (978) 724-3302