Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve

Read Across the Preserve, February 28 – March 2

Celebrate Read Across America at the KPNC. Visit between 2/27 - 3/1 and pick a book at the Little Free Library! Free admission.

Spring Break Camp, Registration Begins March 2

The Kreher Preserve & Nature Center will offer its Spring Break Camp March 23, 24, 25… [more]

Spring Forest Friends, Registration Begins March 6

This award-winning program is a unique educational experience for pre-school children and their… [more]

Science on Saturdays, March 7

Program held on Saturday, March 7 at 10:00 a.m. at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center, located at 2222 N. College Street, Auburn, AL.

S’more Fun with Mom, Registration Begins March 16

Join us for S’more Fun with Mom, Lee County’s Mother/Son adventure, co-hosted by the Kreher Preserve… [more]

Music in the Forest Benefit Concert, Ticket Sales Begin March 11

The Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve & Auburn University Department of Music invite you to Music… [more]

Astronomy Night, March 21

Join us for Astronomy Night, 3/21/15 at Kiesel Park, Auburn, AL

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.

Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve

Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve & Nature Center

Read Across the Preserve, February 28 – March 2

Spring Break Camp, Registration Begins March 2