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Posted Jun 15, 2018
Interested in learning our trails? Join us for one of two weekly walking group hikes to get your heart rate up, meet friends and learn out trails.
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Posted Jun 14, 2018
Each year more than 100,000 people experience Asbury Woods. The long, warm days of summer make it easy to spend time outdoors and in nature. We love being part of your summer memories using our trails, visiting the Nature Center and exploring all we have to offer. This summer, we’re launching several new programs to engage even more members of our community in the magic of Asbury Woods.
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Posted May 18, 2018
Get a mid-week boost with this moderately-paced guided hike as you learn the trail system on Asbury Woods 205 acres.
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Posted May 18, 2018
Start your Fridays with a relaxed hike through the woods.
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Posted May 18, 2018
A fossil exhibition in partnership with Mercyhurst University
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Posted May 17, 2018
Tax Credit Donations Extend Asbury Woods Impact
During the past year, Asbury Woods educators traveled throughout Erie County to bring hands-on experiences that use nature, the environment and outdoor exploration as powerful and meaningful ways to connect kids to nature while delivering standards-based content outlined in school curriculums.
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Posted May 16, 2018
Asbury Woods Announces Summer Music Series - Monday Music in the Woods
Asbury Woods is excited to announce a new music series, Monday Music in the Woods. The series features local acts performing from various musical genres: including folk, country, bluegrass, Americana and more. Monday Music in the Woods is proudly sponsored by Bock Insurance Agency.
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Posted Apr 16, 2018
Asbury Woods is thrilled to announce the addition of a new male European ferret. Asbury Woods held a naming contest in March and over 200 entries were submitted to name the ferret. The top four names were on display during the Maple Festival on April 14 - 15 where guests were encouraged to vote for their favorite name with their donations.
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Posted Mar 06, 2018
Greetings From The Woods! Executive Director, Jennifer Farrar, CFRE.
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Posted Mar 06, 2018
Erie WILD! at Asbury Woods | Animal Open Houses
Join us for an animal open house the second Saturday of each month for this FREE family program! Read on for schedule and more details.
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Posted Mar 06, 2018
Spring is a favorite time of year for many people due to trees coming out of dormancy and once again exhibiting innumerable benefits to our environment. Read on for simple steps that can be done in the spring to assure your trees will continue to thrive.
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Posted Mar 06, 2018
The Animal Corner | Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
Oliver is a Netherland dwarf rabbit that resides at Asbury Woods and helps to represent the eastern cottontail rabbit, which is native to our region and can be found in the fields of Asbury Woods.
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Posted Mar 06, 2018
Nature Center Animals Play Key Role in Delivering Our Mission
Our animals play an integral part in helping us fulfill our mission to inspire a greater sense of environmental awareness, sustainability and stewardship.
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Posted Dec 20, 2017
You will find all the information you need to attend events, register for programs and stay up to date on happenings at the Woods.
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Posted Dec 20, 2017
By Kelley Lang, Education Manager
Here at the Woods winter brings unique changes to our surroundings that can be scenic and refreshing.
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Posted Aug 03, 2017
You will find all the information you need to attend events, register for programs and stay up to date on happenings at the Woods.
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Posted Aug 02, 2017
By Kelley Lang, Education and Visitor Services Manager
Our mission to connect all people in our community to nature extends beyond the edge of the Woods and is flourishing all around Erie County.
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Posted Aug 01, 2017
By now you may know that I have left Asbury Woods for a new opportunity, having accepted the position of Executive Director of Montana Audubon. Although I am excited for this new challenge, it is with a heavy heart that I leave behind the“Woods”.
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Posted Jul 11, 2017
Accepting applications for internships
Asbury Woods is currently accepting applications from recent grads for our internship program.
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Posted Jun 01, 2017
Message from the President/CEO
Preserving a Legacy Capital Campaign
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Posted Nov 18, 2016
Message from the President/CEO
What an extraordinary year it has been for us. We successfully navigated a number of challenges and completed the purchase of Asbury Woods by the June 30, 2016 deadline.
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Posted Oct 05, 2016
October 13 & 14, 2017
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Posted Aug 25, 2016
AmeriCorps Service Opportunities at Asbury Woods
Asbury Woods is currently accepting applications from individuals who would like to serve with AmeriCorps at Asbury Woods.
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Posted Jul 06, 2016
Asbury Woods Partnership officially takes ownership of the Asbury Woods Nature Center.
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Posted Jul 06, 2016
Message from the President CEO
I recently read Natural Connections, the Award Winning Outdoor Recreation Plan for Pennsylvania, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a lot of parallels between what it suggests and what we already offer at Asbury Woods.
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Posted Jun 30, 2016
SOLD OUT! The Wine and Dine in the Woods event 2016 is currently Sold Out! Please check back next year for tickets. Thank you for your support.
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Posted Feb 23, 2016
Message from the President/CEO
As we go about our daily lives here in Erie,it’s easy to lose sight of what makes our area so special. Some say there are five seasons in Erie – spring, summer, fall, winter, and sugaring season!
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Posted Feb 23, 2016
"Childhood Unplugged" by Kelley Lang
Digging for bugs. Looking for turtles in the pond. Turning over rocks. Rolling down a grassy hill. Floating boats in a creek. These activities are the hallmarks of a childhood spent outdoors and the ways by which children become friends with the natural world.
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Posted Dec 04, 2015
Message from the President/CEO
Back in 1957, Otto Behrend established one of Erie’s most treasured spaces by bequeathing to the Millcreek Township School District his beloved 100-acre farm.
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Posted Dec 04, 2015
"Tracks in the Snow" by Kelley Lang
December, January and February are interesting and busy months at the Nature Center. It may seem that the Woods would be silent, with many of the native animals sleeping under a blanket of snow and dreaming of warmer days.
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Posted Sep 10, 2015
“College Internship Completed at Asbury Woods”
John Follador
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Posted Aug 12, 2015
Thank you to everyone who donated to Asbury Woods Partnership on Erie Gives Day!
We appreciate your donations and thanks to you we received $15,368 to support our mission of providing quality educational programs and recreational experiences.
Thanks again and we hope you can visit soon!
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Posted Jun 16, 2015
Message from the President/CEO
I’m sure many of you have heard the news by now that the Asbury Woods Partnership has agreed to purchase Asbury Woods from the Millcreek Township School District to ensure the preservation of this greenspace in perpetuity.
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Posted Jun 16, 2015
By Kelley Lang
Most adults who are inspired by nature and who regard Asbury Woods as a special place in our community can usually tell a story about a time in their childhood when they first discovered their love of the outdoors.
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Posted Mar 24, 2015
Asbury Woods Partnership Reaches Deal to Purchase Asbury Woods Nature Center Property
(Erie, Pa.) — After several months of working diligently together, Asbury Woods Partnership and the Millcreek Township School District are pleased to announce they have reached an agreement for the purchase of two Asbury Woods properties. The agreement enables the Partnership to purchase the Brown's Farm property and the Asbury Woods Nature Center property at a purchase price of $1.5 million.
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Posted Feb 24, 2015
By Leslie Marsden
This is a very exciting time for Asbury Woods Partnership. We are entering 2015 well positioned to achieve our strategic objectives and fulfill our mission of preserving Asbury Woods and providing all members of the community with meaningful environmental, educational and recreational experiences that inspire a greater sense of environmental awareness, sustainability and stewardship. To lead this effort, I am pleased to introduce Larry Berrin as the Partnership’s new President/ CEO.
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Posted Feb 24, 2015
By Larry Berrin
Children joyfully tromping through the woods and the concentration on their faces as they stop to hear an educator describe the animal tracks in the snow; thousands of families enjoying the musical holiday light show at Winter Wonderland; or a class of high school students spending their PE period skiing and snowshoeing in the woods are all scenes that have played out in my first few months here at Asbury Woods.
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Posted Dec 04, 2014
As we look to the future, Asbury Woods Partnership has never been better positioned to achieve our mission and fulfill our vision of ensuring the long term sustainability of Asbury Woods and its legacy.
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Posted Dec 04, 2014
Every Thursday afternoon this past fall ten students left Wayne Middle School and arrived at Asbury Woods to have outdoor adventures.
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Posted Sep 05, 2014
Through the generosity within our community, the Asbury Woods Partnership received $10,224 during Erie Gives 2014!
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Posted Sep 05, 2014
Congratulations to the competitors of the 5th Annual Asbury Woods Ridge Run!
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Posted Sep 05, 2014
A Beautiful Evening in the Woods
On Friday, July 11th, Asbury Woods hosted its signature fundraising event, Wine & Dine in the Woods, to a sold out crowd.
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Posted Aug 22, 2014
About 100 way-finding signs have recently been installed or are planned for this fall around Asbury Woods’
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Posted Aug 22, 2014
It is harvest time in Erie County, and we are fortunate to be surrounded by a diversity of local produce.
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Posted Jun 26, 2014
Turning tax dollars into donations: It’s as easy as E-I-T-C
If your business pays Pennsylvania taxes, Asbury Woods can now reap the benefits.
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Posted Jun 26, 2014
Mark your calendars for Wine and Dine in the Woods!
On Friday, July 11, 2014, join us for a fun-filled night of entertainment and delectable fare artfully paired with delightful wines and beers.
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Posted Jun 16, 2014
There’s just something about this time of year. The birds are chirping, the frogs are croaking and the thermometer is headed in the right direction after so many cold months!
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Posted Jun 13, 2014
Love Your Dog – Leash Your Dog
Many of you are blessed to own a dog, and know the unconditional love of your precious pet and four legged family member.
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Posted Jun 13, 2014
The Summer Newsletter is Available!
Download and read Woods Talk for exciting new programs.