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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

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Campus SOD Blitz
11:30 am – 2:30 pm

SSU Main Campus

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Galbreath SOD Blitz
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Osborn Open House
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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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!