Kreher Preserve & Nature Center

Sunday, April 21st 1:00-5:00pm

Saturday, April 20th 1-3pm

Learn how to plant a fragrance garden including annuals, perennials, and herbs. Tickets are $20/person and available on our Marketplace.

Come play with us out in the woods on Saturday, April 6th from 10am-12pm. This free event for the community will highlight the importance of play for everyone and is held in partnership with the Auburn University Early Learning Center.

Join us for an afternoon of art on Saturday, March 30th from 1-3pm. Artists of all levels are welcome to come and create in the outdoors. Tickets are $5 and include all materials and instruction and can be purchased here or at the door.

We have decided to cancel the March 23rd In the Garden workshop due to low attendance. We hope that you will join us on April 20th for the next garden workshop. Thanks!

We are excited to introduce two new programs under our ‘Nurtured in Nature‘ umbrella. Registration is now open!

Pond Pals (6-8 year old’s)

Pond Pals extends our Nurtured in Nature series to some of our young elementary-aged students.  These classes will meet four times from 9:30 – 11 AM on Saturdays in April and May.  Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on, nature-based activities and projects, engaging both their bodies and minds.  Pond Pals is a caregiver and child class so caregivers are expected to stay with their pal and enjoy the fun!

Nature Navigators (12-15 year old’s)

Our newest nature series for our older explorers, Nature Navigators classes will bring an in-depth and project-based look at some of the unique aspects of the forest including topics on the flora and fauna of the KPNC, mushrooms, geology, and more.  The classes will culminate in a management plan for the KPNC woods after spending weeks studying the various pieces that make this ecosystem so special.  Classes will meet Saturday’s from 10 – 11:30 AM for six weeks beginning March 16^th.

Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center with this stunning 24-month, 2024/25 calendar.  The calendar is beautifully illustrated with the incredible work of the winners of the 30th Anniversary Photo Contest.  All photos were taken at the KPNC.

All proceeds from calendar sales support the KPNC’s mission!  Thank you for your support!!

We are looking forward to spending spring break and summer outside this year embracing a New Year of outdoor exploration and adventure. Registration for Spring Break Camp, Summer Ecology Camp, Woodland Wonders Camp, and Adventure Camp begins January 8th at 8:00am and will continue until our spots are filled.

Whether learning about Alabama’s native biomes and species at Summer Ecology/Woodland Wonders Camp or going to visit them at Adventure Camp, there are options for kids from 3 years-8th grade.

Questions? Email natureeducation@auburn.edu

Register through our Marketplace

Registration is now open for our Winter Session of Tree Tots and Forest Friends. These caregiver and child classes will take their participants on a wonderful exploration of wintertime play in the woods. Classes begin January 18, 19 ,and 21st. More information on our Nurtured in Nature classes can be found here. Registration is $60/student for the six-week session and can be done here.

A Holiday Walk in the Woods is back and better than ever! With fantastic performances representing different organizations, traditions, and cultures, this has become one of the favorite holiday events in our community!

We are happy to partner with the Auburn Area Community Theater for three different performance events: Fri, Dec 15, 5 – 8 PM; Sat, Dec 16, 10 AM – 1 PM; and Sat, Dec 16, 5 – 8 PM. Guided walking tours debark every ten minutes along a well-lit and easy trail, and stopping at six to eight stations along the one-hour route you’ll enjoy unique and diverse performances.