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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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Oct
18
a group of hikers watch a sunset
Guided Public Hikes
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Fairfield Osborn Preserve

Oct
19
Accessible Nature Photography at the Creek
Sun, Oct 19, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Oct
19
The Blessing of the Mighty Acorn
Sun, Oct 19, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Oct
19
The Blessing of the Mighty Acorn
Sun, Oct 19, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Oct
25
Guided Public Hikes
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Oct
26
iNaturalist: A Deep Dive
Sun, Oct 26, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Nov
1
Guided Public Hikes
Sat, Nov 1, 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!