The Nature Exchange is being offered by Science North in phases or as a turnkey package. Below is a description of the turnkey package but the deliverables are flexible based on your needs.

• a preliminary client site visit to plan physical space and discuss content needs
  
  
• a custom floor plan for the facility that includes complete architectural and interior fit up
  
  
• all necessary cabinetry, cabinetry lighting, furniture, signage, computer stations, audio sound system, administrative supplies, bins, labels etc…
  
  
• a start-up inventory of natural items
  
  
• supplies for workshop activities including microscope and lapidary equipment
  
  
• a start-up library collection
  
  
• a week-long training visit at Science North
  
  
• a week-long client site visit to help start-up the program and provide further training
  
  
• training and operations manuals
  
  
• installation of the Nature Exchange database
  
  
• set-up and monthly updates of the client's own Nature Exchange website as well as password protected access to the operator's website
  
  
• extensive ongoing workshop, programming and general support