Multispecies Animal Learning Complex Update
Come Visit Us at Waterman Lab
Interested in visiting Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory?
Complete the form below to inquire about a future visit, request a classroom lab activity at the lab or reserve a meeting space. Your answers will help us tailor a visit to your specific group. We offer tours during the week that generally last between 30-45 minutes.
K-12 School Group Tour Request Form
Please complete this form for tour requests of any groups that include K-12 students, including but not limited to: school field trips, camps, 4-H Clubs, FFA Chapters, etc.
Faculty, Staff, and Student Research and Project Requests
Find request forms for plot project requests, task requests, and greenhouse, high tunnel or nursery pads for CFAES Columbus Campus greenhouse operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Waterman has 7 meeting spaces available for reservation, each with varying occupancy to fit your group's needs. Please follow the buttons below to view a PDF of all parking spaces, directions for entering the buildings, and more information about the different meeting spaces and amenities they offer.
Click the links below to find more information about Meeting Room Spaces and Parking Locations available at Waterman.
At this time all tours are free, however, prices for each meeting space will vary based on the duration of your meeting and your type of group. More information can be found below for pricing at Waterman meeting spaces.
Facility Use Pricing
CEARC Priva Gathering Space
| GROUP | SPACE | 0-4 HOURS | 4-8 HOURS | 8+ HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CFAES (including CFAES student orgs/groups) | CEARC Priva Gathering Space | $0 | $0 | $0
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| University, Non-CFAES (including non-CFAES student groups), Non-Profit & Partner Organizations | CEARC Priva Gathering Space | $450 | $525 | $600 |
| External Organizations | CEARC Priva Gathering Space | $600 | $700 | $800 |
Kunz-Brundige Wampler Family Conference Room
| GROUP | SPACE | 0-4 HOURS | 4-8 HOURS | 8+ HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CFAES (including CFAES student orgs/groups) | Conference Room A or B | $0 | $0 | $0
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| Conference Room A & B | ||||
| Demonstration Kitchen | ||||
| University, Non-CFAES (including non-CFAES student groups), Nonprofit & Partner Organizations | Conference Room A or B | $225 | $262 | $300 |
| Conference Room A & B | $450 | $525 | $600 | |
| Demonstration Kitchen | $450 | $525 | $600 | |
| External Organizations | Conference Room A or B | $300 | $350 | $400 |
| Conference Room A & B | $600 | $700 | $800 | |
| Demonstration Kitchen | $600 | $700 | $800 |
Waterman Headquarters Wittmeyer Conference Room
| GROUP | SPACE | 0-12 HOURS |
|---|---|---|
CFAES (including CFAES student orgs/groups) | Wittmeyer Conference Room | $0 |
| University, Non-CFAES (including non-CFAES student groups), Non-Profit & Partner Organizations | Wittmeyer Conference Room | $75 |
| External Organizations | Wittmeyer Conference Room | $100 |
Turfgrass Conference Room
| GROUP | SPACE | 0-12 HOURS |
|---|---|---|
CFAES (including CFAES student orgs/groups) | Turfgrass Conference Room | $0 |
| University, Non-CFAES (including non-CFAES student groups), Non-Profit & Partner Organizations | Turfgrass Conference Room | $50 |
| External Organizations | Turfgrass Conference Room | $75 |
Here at Waterman, parking is free. Please click the map links below to view parking spaces at Waterman, along with a map that includes addresses to the locations.
As of Thursday, January 1, 2026, a new policy was put into effect due to the changing construction on site at Waterman, as well as the increase in events; we have implemented an Event Parking Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). As Waterman plans for the future and welcoming more guests to experience the facilities along with faculty, staff, and students, it is important to coordinate parking to provide consistency and ensure a positive experience for our guests at Waterman.
*Depending on the number of vehicles your event will have, Waterman staff may ask you to arrange for parking offsite if we cannot accommodate the number of vehicles needed at Waterman.
Click the button below to find more information about tours and meeting space requests.
- Tour times generally range from 45 minutes to 1 hour but are subject to change due to varying factors such as the size of the group, time constraints, etc.
- At this time, we do not offer individual/family tours due to staff availability. We do offer tours for groups of 10 people or more.
- For biosecurity purposes, if requesting a tour at the CEARC, please do not visit any other gardens/greenhouses/other outdoor field plots or other indoor growing areas before your tour.
Tour and meeting space requests
Prospective journalists, broadcasting teams, or news channels click the button below to find more information about filming at Waterman. Please reference the button above to fill out a space request form as well.
Interested in utilizing your drone at Waterman? Click the button below to learn more about compliance and coordination of drone flights along with the Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) at Waterman.
Please click the button below for more information about room layout and set up.
The group hosting the event is responsible for rearranging the room if they would like the room set up differently than the standard classroom set up.
The group hosting the event is responsible for cleaning up any meeting space utilized. Here are a few guidelines to follow to ensure our spaces are kept neat and clean for the next group:
- Tables and chairs returned to original configuration
- Tables wiped down with the provided cleaner
- All garbage removed and placed in dumpster (see button below for map of locations)
- Restrooms left in clean and orderly condition
- All items removed from the building
- Floors vacuumed / swept as needed
- Meeting room and lobby lights turned off
- Any damage / issues reported to Waterman Staff
Find the Dumpster Locations around Waterman's property.
Currently, there are no catering restrictions at Waterman. Groups are free to choose any caterer they would like.
- Waterman hours are dawn to dusk.
- Pets must be on leashes at all times.
- Do not enter any research zones, buildings, or construction zones without a Waterman Employee.
- Do not enter any gardens flower beds or other spaces such as the Garden of Hope without an escort.
- Please reference the map below of areas where the public are currently allowed and not allowed. To ensure your safety during the construction, and the integrity of various research projects occurring at Waterman we ask that you please follow these guidelines.
- Walking, running, biking, etc. is not allowed during business hours (Monday-Friday) currently due to construction on the property.