Where Leisure Meets Learning
This Saturday, June 15th, join Cyndi in the garden from 1-3pm to learn about how to cultivate the best herb garden. This workshop includes helpful tips and tricks from our resident expert gardener and hands-on experience in our garden. Register for this workshop here.
Our annual S’more Fun with Mom and S’more Fun with the Family events are quickly approaching. Join us for a beautiful evening under the stars celebrating Moms and sons and families this Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-11th. The event begins at 6:00pm with a hot-dog cookout and then it is time to create a memorable craft together before embarking on an evening hike through our trails. The evening ends with an interactive storytelling experience featuring Melanie Brown and of course some delicious s’mores. Tickets are $30 for mother/child with $10 for each additional child. More information and tickets can be found here. Email natureeducation@auburn.edu with any questions.
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 16th.
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
