Lilley Cornett Woods for Researchers & Educators

Research & Teaching Facilities

Thanks in large part to a grant from the National Science Foundation, there is now a 1700 sq ft Research and Learning Center available for academic use. The facility has a classroom/dry laboratory and a wet laboratory with support space for each, and is available for classes, meetings, and research. 

Reservation Policies & Fees

All indoor and outdoor activities must be reserved through the Division of Natural Areas at Eastern Kentucky University.  Reservations are approved on a first-come-first-served basis.  Overnight accommodations and facilities are available on a year round basis for individuals and small groups engaged in educational or research activities at Lilley Cornett Woods. The facilities include a Research Learning Center with a wet lab classroom that has seating for 24 and a dry lab classroom with facilities for 12, plus a bunkhouse with sleeping accommodations for 10. In addition, there is a Researcher Studio Apartment on site that will accommodate 1-2 people, with 1 bathroom, a small kitchen, and a small seating area. Camping is only permitted in designated areas with prior approval from Lilley Cornett Manager. Note: The Researcher Apartment is not ADA accessible, at this time.

Inquiries for reservations can be made by contacting Eastern Kentucky University Division of Natural Areas at 859-622-1476 or email naturalareas.eku.edu.  The following information is required when requesting a reservation:

• Event type and purpose
• Description of event
• Date(s) and time needed
• Which facilities are needed (i.e. research learning center, bunkhouse, apartment) 
• Expected number of participants (specify if minors will be in the group). NOTE: If your group is composed of children, arrange for chaperones; one adult per 10 young people is suggested.
• Any special requests (i.e. educational programming, tech setup, etc.)
• Primary point of contact name, mobile phone number, and email address

After the tentative reservation date is made, the group’s contact person will receive an email from EKU’s Conference and Events Department to review the reservation contract and price quote for the reservation fee.

Usage Fees

Note: Fees may be waived for EKU classes and fees may be waived or modified at the discretion of the Director of the Division of Natural Areas.

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