Kreher Preserve & Nature Center

Kreher Preserve & Nature Center "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir

Escape the trappings of today’s hectic world by immersing yourself in nature at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center. Revel in the natural beauty that surrounds you, listen to the soothing sounds of birds singing as they replace the noise of busy life. Keep your eyes out for the various animals and reptiles that call the Nature Center home. Explore the natural springs and pond or take a trip back i

n time when you visit the old home site and barn. Come marvel at the wonders of the natural world – located in our own backyard just a few miles from downtown Auburn, Alabama. A piece of paradise nestled between Auburn and Opelika, the Nature Center is a haven for discovery and learning, offering area residents, families and children a wide variety of nature-based experiences and programs.

First Day of Summer Ecology Camp rocked! Campers are experiencing all the ways that Alabama Rocks this summer through a...
05/26/2026

First Day of Summer Ecology Camp rocked! Campers are experiencing all the ways that Alabama Rocks this summer through activities, rock collections, hands-on experiments and more.

Today we celebrate Big Mac and Wendy’s on this . These two eastern box turtles are two of our amazing animal ambassado...
05/23/2026

Today we celebrate Big Mac and Wendy’s on this . These two eastern box turtles are two of our amazing animal ambassadors at the KPNC. You can find them munching on greens or strawberries and soaking in the sun everyday in our woods.

We are bee-yond thankful to Ella Carlson from Troop 7018 who planted a pollinator garden behind the Environmental Educat...
05/14/2026

We are bee-yond thankful to Ella Carlson from Troop 7018 who planted a pollinator garden behind the Environmental Education building as a part of her Girl Scout Gold Award. In addition she came and spent a morning with the preschool students talking about pollination and working with the kids to make rocks to decorate the garden. Ella has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten and a Forest Friend since she was a preschooler. We are so thankful for her gift to the KPNC and to our pollinator friends!

The best day in the woods as our preschoolers had special visits from and David Boa today at Woodland Wonders Preschool...
05/13/2026

The best day in the woods as our preschoolers had special visits from and David Boa today at Woodland Wonders Preschool. Many thanks to Aubie and Dr. Cissy Ballen for sharing the day with us!

We are going to have to cancel our Discovery Hike today, May 12th, so sorry! We hope to see you for our next guided hik...
05/12/2026

We are going to have to cancel our Discovery Hike today, May 12th, so sorry! We hope to see you for our next guided hikes either the Nature Walk on Thursday, May 18th at 8:30am or next month, June 9th at 3:30pm. Thanks!

Thanks to everyone who came to our S’more Fun under the Stars event this weekend. We had a beautiful time in the evenin...
05/10/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to our S’more Fun under the Stars event this weekend. We had a beautiful time in the evening woods enjoying food, a fire, and celebrating family and friends! Big thanks to the Auburn Civitan Club for the delicious grilling, to Cindy Miller for telling a beautiful story, and to the City of Auburn for partnering with us on this event. Also a special thanks to our volunteers and staff who made the night so special.

Check out all our May events and programs! Tickets available on our Marketplace.
05/07/2026

Check out all our May events and programs! Tickets available on our Marketplace.

KPNC IS HIRING!!Love working outdoors and taking pride in attention to detail and keeping things running smoothly? The K...
05/05/2026

KPNC IS HIRING!!
Love working outdoors and taking pride in attention to detail and keeping things running smoothly? The KPNC is looking for a Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Assistant to help care for our trails, buildings, and natural spaces. This hands-on role is perfect for someone who enjoys practical work, variety, working outside, and making a visible difference!

👉 Learn more and apply through Auburn University TES:
https://jobs.auburn.edu/auburn-careers-home/jobs/8273

The person in this position will need to work regular hours - 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. The pay is $12 / hr. We are looking for someone with experience in general maintenance and landscaping, is good with people, and is not afraid of hard work! Occasional weekend work is required.

Help keep KPNC safe, welcoming, and ready for adventure - War Eagle!

“A night under the stars is in your future!” Join us this Friday and Saturday, May 8&9, at the KPNC for our S’more Fun ...
05/04/2026

“A night under the stars is in your future!” Join us this Friday and Saturday, May 8&9, at the KPNC for our S’more Fun under the Stars event. The evening includes dinner, storytelling, crafts, a night hike and more. Tickets are $10 each and available online at our Marketplace.

Address

2222 N College Street
Auburn, AL
36830

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

Telephone

+13348448091

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