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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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Nov
8
Los niños miran un libro y a través de binoculares
Excursión de Historia Natural
Sat, Nov 8, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Fairfield Osborn Preserve

Nov
8
Guided Public Hikes
Sat, Nov 8, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Nov
15
Guided Public Hikes
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Nov
17
Live from the Field: Global Change
Mon, Nov 17, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Nov
22
Guided Public Hikes
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Nov
24
Watershed Restoration
Mon, Nov 24, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Dec
7
Galbreath Mushroom Blitz 2025
Sun, Dec 7, 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!