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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

Oct
12
Bernadette at Galbreath Smiling while seated on the ground
Blessing of the Acorn
Mon, Oct 12, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Galbreath Wildlands Preserve

Oct
12
Blessing of the Acorn
Mon, Oct 12, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Oct
24
Oct
29
"People of the West" Screening, Talk & Nature Walk
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00 pm – 8:00 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!