We are excited to announce our new Vulture Vlog which documents a local Black Vulture nest from eggs to hatchlings. This series of videos is produced in collaboration with Lew Scharpf, a widely acclaimed photographer and nature enthusiast. The Black Vulture is a protected bird of prey which has a common presence in the southeast. Their nest site is typically found on the ground or in the hollow of the tree. Follow along on our Black Vulture journey through our Facebook posts or on Lew Scharpf’s YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/Lejun40
Forest Friends and Tree Tots Programs Go Virtual
Our award winning preschool program, Forest Friends, together with our new addition, Tree Tots, are taking their spring session online! This spring’s theme is ‘Spring into Motion’ where each week, an animal movement will be explored starting with slithering and continuing with climbing, jumping, swimming, running, and flying. New videos are posted every Thursday on our Facebook site, @ForestFriends, for six weeks beginning April 9th and continuing through May 14th, 2020. This program is free for everyone… Come join us!!
KPNC Scavenger Hunt
Introducing the new, weekly KPNC Scavenger Hunt! When you need to get outside and clear your mind, come and explore the KPNC with our new weekly scavenger hunt. Join us each week for a new scavenger hunt!
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Precautions
The Kreher Preserve & Nature Center will remain open. Governor Ivey’s safer-at-home order permits Alabama residents “to engage in outdoor activity.”
Information about specific KPNC programs may be found below. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.
Continue reading “Coronavirus (COVID-19) Precautions”Read Across the Preserve
Join the KPNC and the Auburn Public Library on Monday, March 2nd from 3:30 – 5 PM, as we partner to celebrate “National Read Across America Day” with the National Education Center.
Continue reading “Read Across the Preserve”TIGER GIVING DAY
You did it!
On Tiger Giving Day 2020, you were our heroes! You made our project not only a reality, but exceeded our project goal by over 25%! Because of you, our amazing, dedicated, and loyal patrons, we will be able to offer a new focus on water education to our community. You have given us the resources to build new features through which you will be able to emerge in the beauty and diversity of the Turtle Pond like never before!
!! THANK YOU !!
Follow the progress of the project at the Tiger Giving Day page.
Forest Friends & Tree Tots Registration Open
Register now for the spring session of Forest Friends or Tree Tots.
These unique programs offer children 18 mos to 5 years old and their caregivers a fantastic and hands-on education focused on nature and appreciation for our natural world.
Read more on our website.
Orientation for Birding Volunteers
Become a birding volunteer at the KPNC! We need volunteers to help with all of our birding initiatives including cleaning and refilling bird feeders, monitoring nest boxes, assisting with birding workshops, and simply watching birds across the property. Orientations have been scheduled for 10:00 AM on Sat, Feb 8 and Sat, Feb 15 at the KPNC Pavilion. No pre-registration necessary – just show up and we’ll get you started with our birding volunteer program.
Spring & Summer Camps
Registration is now open for our Spring Break Camps, our Summer Ecology Camps, and our new Summer Adventure Camp!
Register today because these camps fill up fast!
Gift a Nature Center Membership!
This holiday season, consider supporting conservation and environmental education by gifting a membership to the KPNC.
If you or someone in your life loves nature and wants to help protect it by promoting a sense of passion and stewardship for our environment, then consider supporting the KPNC. In addition to the many benefits of membership, from members-only programming to informational newsletters, you will also be helping in one of the most intense environmental education efforts in the region. Each year, the Nature Center inspires over 6000 students and 30000 visitors to see the beauty of nature and understand its fragility; ultimately leading to a more environmentally friendly future!