Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve

Fall Family Fun Day, Saturday, October 8!

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Guided Nature Walks, Offered Monthly for Adults

Take an interpretive tour through the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center with a trained naturalist.… [more]

Discovery Hikes, Families & Children Exploring Nature

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Kreher Preserve & Nature Center

Free and open to the public seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. Visit the events calendar to learn about upcoming programs or visit facebook.com/auburnpreserve.

Fall Color at the Turtle Pond

The Turtle Pond Dressed in its Fall Color. Photo Courtesy of Dr. Lewis Scharpf.

Waterfall in Fall Color

Hidden Falls, Photo Courtesy of Dr. Lewis Scharpf.

Hands-on Learning and Discovery

The Forest Ecology Preserve is truly a living laboratory; offering children who visit or participate in programs abundant opportunity to discover nature with hands-on learning.

Summer Ecology Camp

This exciting week-long camp is designed for children 1st to 6th grades and incorporates scientific and nature-based learning with hands-on activities, hikes, games and crafts. See the events calendar for upcoming dates.

Forest Friends Preschool Program

The award-winning Forest Friends program is a unique experience for preschool children and their parents which incorporates hands-on activities with nature and environmental awareness. Offered bi-annually, please see our events calendar for upcoming dates.

Azalea Place Trail

Azalea Place Trail, along the east boundary of the Preserve, is especially beautiful during the early spring when the wild azalea's are in full bloom.

Nature Playground

The nature playground invites children to explore within a playspace offering a rich, naturalistic experience featuring mounds, ditches, logs, tunnels, fallen trees, boulders and some creative structures including a beaver lodge, tree house and eagle's nest.

Serenity on the Pond

The beautiful view found at the pond provides visitors a tranquil place for rest, meditation or a picnic.

Wildflower Trail

The Wildflower Trail offers a sampling of Alabama's abundant wildflowers where many birds, butterflies and bees can be seen enjoying nature's bounty.

Guided Nature Walks

Enjoy a peaceful morning walk with one of our guide's while you take in the many sights and sounds found at the Preserve. Join us each Thursday from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Discovery Hikes

Children are captivated by all there is to discover at the Preserve! Join us for an afternoon hike as we learn about our local plants, insects and wildlife! Hikes are held each Tuesday from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve

Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve & Nature Center

Fall Family Fun Day, Saturday, October 8!

Guided Nature Walks, Offered Monthly for Adults