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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
17
Cutting Vegetation in SSU Native Plant Garden
Volunteer Days: SSU Copeland Creek Corridor & Native Plant Garden
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

SSU Native Plant Garden

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
Apr
19
Galbreath SOD Blitz
Sun, Apr 19, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Apr
21
Water, Place, Responsibility, and Creative Attention
Tue, Apr 21, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Apr
25
Guided Public Hikes
Sat, Apr 25, 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!