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.
The Nature Center is an unconfined, outdoor environment, naturally less conducive to the virus. An abundance of space makes social distancing inherent to all activities and hinders the spread of the virus. All surfaces are exposed to environmental conditions, diminishing the survival of the virus outside the body. And, sanitizing and disinfecting are inherent to our daily operation so significant protections againt the virus are already in place.
The following steps are encouraged for all visitors to the KPNC:
- Frequent hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- No hand contact with face, eyes, nose, mouth, etc.
- No close contact with others. A minimum distance of 6 feet must be maintained.
- Absolutely no gatherings are permitted.
- Anyone having a fever within the last 14 days will not be allowed on the property.
- All surfaces will be disinfected frequently.
Trails & Features
All trails and features remain open.
Free Guided Hikes
Nature Walks (adults only) and Family Discovery Hikes (all ages) will be conducted as scheduled, every month, free to the public. Face masks are required but once the hike begins, masks may be removed so long as social distancing can be maintained along the trails.
Nature Playground
The nature playground is open. Social distancing is required and sanitizer is provided. Children from different households should not play on the same piece of equipment at the same time. Parents and families should bring sanitary wipes for equipment and wash children’s hands frequently.
Woodland Wonders Nature Preschool
Woodland Wonders Nature Preschool classes continue according to the posted calendar. Additional precautions are in place to reduce virus transmission. Please contact us at natureeducation@auburn.edu for more details.
Forest Friends, Tree Tots, Nature Explorers, Nature Babies
- Forest Friends and Tree Tots continue as scheduled with added precautions including face covering requirements. Please email us at natureeducation@auburn.edu for more details.
- Nature Babies is meeting weekly with added precautions. Face masks are required but once the hike starts, masks may be removed so long as social distancing can be maintained.
- Nature Explorers Homeschool Program continues as scheduled with added precautions including face covering requirements. Please email us at natureeducation@auburn.edu for more details.
Camps
All camps will have added precautions to include dividing students into smaller groups, temperature and symptom checks at drop-off, and mask requirements for students and counselors.
School Field Trips
School field trips will not be cancelled unless cancelled by the school. Added precautions for KPNC teachers will be implemented as listed above.
Birthday Parties & Facility Rentals
Birthday parties and facility rentals may be scheduled as normal. Party themes will implement added precautions depending on current CDC guidelines. Guests participate at their own risk.
Events
Most events will continue as scheduled with added precautions including temperature and symptom checks upon arrival and face covering requirements. The format of some events will change to keep group sizes smaller. Check the KPNC calendar or specific event pages for more details.
The time frame for these added precautions will depend on Auburn University and the development of the Coronavirus. Updates will be made to this page if there are changes.
updated 2021-02-01 8:15 AM CT