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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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Apr
24
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Seawolves Dig In Campus Beautification Volunteer Day!
Fri, Apr 24, 9:30 am – 11:30 am

SSU Main Campus Butterfly Garden

Apr
25
Choose Your Own Adventure
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Apr
25
Excursión de Historia Natural
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
May
2
Beyond the Lawn
Sat, May 2, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
May
2
Choose Your Own Adventure
Sat, May 2, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
May
2
Nature as Medicine: Forest Immersion Experience
Sat, May 2, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
May
3
Nature’s Wild Garden
Sun, May 3, 10:00 am – 4:00 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

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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!