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Registration for the 2021/2022 Woodland Wonders Nature Preschool school year is now open. To register, click here. Woodland Wonders is Auburn’s first nature preschool and the second nature preschool in Alabama. “Nature preschool” is an innovative educational strategy that allows your child to learn about, with, and through nature, embracing the great outdoors as their classroom. Classes are offered to preschool children (ages 3-5) each day of the week and students can sign up for a 2-day, 3-day, or 5-day option. More information on the program can be found on the Woodland Wonders website, or feel free to email us at natureeducation@auburn.edu to discuss the program.

Registration is now open for our spring break camps!! Learn more and register at https://aub.ie/springbreakcamp!

Alabama Winter months are made for exploring with your children and we are offering some great programs to help you continue to enjoy the great outdoors!

Tree Tots (ages crawling to 3 years) and Forest Friends (ages 2 to 5 years) are part of the KPNC’s award-winning Forest Friends series. This series offers unique, hands-on, nature-based education for children and their caregivers, creating a meaningful and impactful connection to nature that will last a lifetime. Tree Tots meets on Thursday’s from 9:30-11:00am and Forest Friends meets on Friday’s from 9:30-11:00am. Both programs begin the second week of January (14th for TT and 15th for FF) and continue for six weeks until February 18 & 19 respectively. The cost for either program is $45 for the full six week session and registration can be found here: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20021_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=175

For any questions, please feel free to email us at natureeducation@auburn.edu

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A walking small-group tour through the piney winter woods with lights, decoration, and songs by local talent at stations along the trail.  All performances will be family-friendly and highlight the diverse traditions and culture of our community.

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Fri, Oct 23 & Sat, Oct 24

This fun, family-friendly Halloween event takes you on a magical hike in our Enchanted Forest where you will be greeted by our costumed forest friends. These nature-inspired characters will entertain you on how they “trick or treat” other animals and plants in the forest. Don your costumes and good walking shoes, and enjoy some early Halloween fun! Hot chocolate will be available for anyone bringing donations to our local food bank. Remember to bring a flashlight.

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The KPNC’s fall lineup of nature education offerings is packed with fun and engaging options, including School’s Out(side) – a brand new, safe, outdoor class to supplement the public school system’s virtual classes (for K – 8th grade students). For questions about any of these classes, please contact us any time at natureeducation@auburn.edu.

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The Kreher Preserve & Nature Center is teaming up with the Auburn Area Community Theater to bring you a Magical Walk in the Woods.  Some of your favorite local performers will be singing Broadway’s best, scattered along a path through the nature center’s forest.

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