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Hikers on a guided tour at Osborn Preserve

Visit Preserves & Gardens

SSU preserves and gardens are outdoor classrooms and living laboratories where students of all ages, backgrounds and disciplines study human-environment interactions. Visits are encouraged for anyone engaged in education, research or artistic pursuits!

Visit one of three off-campus preserves or the on-campus native plant gardens. 

NOTE: Reservations must be submitted at least ten days in advance of the requested visit dates.
 

About the Preserves

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a group of hikers watch a sunset
CEI Spring 2026 Student Trainings Info Sessions
Wed, Jan 28, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Darwin 101

Jan
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CEI Spring 2026 Student Trainings Info Sessions
Thu, Jan 29, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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Feb
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Naturalist Ed Series: Scat, Tracks & More!
Sun, Feb 1, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Feb
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CEI Spring 2026 Student Trainings Info Sessions
Mon, Feb 2, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Feb
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CEI Spring 2026 Student Trainings Info Sessions
Tue, Feb 3, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

View Regulations & Safety

Slate: Regulations & Safety

Anyone applying for access is responsible for ensuring that all members of their party are aware of CEI Regulations & Safety policies -- to promote the safety of visitors, lands, and on-going projects.

Schedule a Preserve Visit

people in nature looking at SOD symptoms sheet

Make a reservation to visit the SSU Preserves or Native Plant Gardens in the Campus Nature Corridor. Visits are encouraged for anyone engaged in education, research, or artistic pursuits!