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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

Browse Our Events

Apr
3
Cutting Vegetation in SSU Native Plant Garden
Volunteer Days: SSU Copeland Creek Corridor & Native Plant Garden
Fri, Apr 3, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

SSU Native Plant Garden

Apr
4
Guided Public Hikes
Sat, Apr 4, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Apr
11
Guided Public Hikes
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Apr
11
iNaturalist: Intro and Beyond
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Apr
18
Osborn SOD Blitz
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Apr
18
Guided Public Hikes
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 am – 2:00 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!