Support Asbury Woods this summer! Two cents from every gallon pumped at designated Country Fair Charity Pumps will support area nonprofits. Learn more here.
With over 205 acres, 5 miles of trails, and year-round programs there’s always something new to discover at Asbury Woods.
When buds are on the trees and things start to look green it makes you want to refresh and recharge. Spring is a great time to view beautiful wildflowers on the trails, watch birds flit around, or to listen for spring peepers near the Wasiesky Teaching Pavilion. Spring is a great time to start something new, like mountain biking on the Greenway Trail to hiking a new path. It’s also a great time of year to learn something new, like how maple syrup is made.
Longer days and warm temperatures makes getting outside easy! The tree canopy on the trails makes for cool shade on a warm summer day so get out and enjoy or cool down by taking a hike to Walnut Creek and splash in the water. We hope you join us for a guided program and get outside to enjoy all of summer’s fun in Erie. Other activities you can do at Asbury Woods include:
What to do when you’re there:
• Creeking
• Stomping
• Looking for macroinvertebrates
The trails are breathtaking during autumn when there’s the crunch of fallen leaves under foot and the beautiful changing fall foliage. We hope you get a chance to visit the Grandfather Tree or the bridge over Walnut Creek to relax and unwind. You can also stop in the Nature Center to learn more about the animals you might see on a walk in the woods. To make the most of the fall season, check out these activities:
Let’s embrace Erie’s winters with a brisk hike along snow-packed trails or trying cross country skiing or snowshoeing. Freshly fallen snow on the tree limbs is the perfect backdrop for a wintry hike along the trails. Embrace the cooler temperatures by looking for animal tracks in the snow or trying a new way to explore the trails.
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Asbury Woods is thrilled to have been selected as one of five nonprofits for the 2021 Country Fair Cares program. The program runs May 1 – October 31, 2021, at designated Charity Pumps at various Country Fair locations in Erie County. Two cents per gallon pumped at the Charity Pumps will be pooled and then divided between the five nonprofits.
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The seasons change, but our mission remains the same, to inspire a greater connection to nature! Read more from the Executive Director.
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Asbury Woods thrives because of volunteers who play a vital role in helping us to achieve our goals of conserving the land, connecting people to nature, and inspiring environmental stewardship.
Calling all little explorers! Toddlers and an accompanying adult will enjoy nature play and exploration through sensory experiences, hands-on activities, and crafts. Most weeks include an outdoor activity so come dressed for the weather.
Big adventures begin at Asbury Woods in our nature class for pre-schoolers. Classes will include science and nature explorations through sensory experiences, hands-on activities, and crafts. Most weeks include an outdoor activity so come dressed for the weather.
Join us as we discover how the woods come alive as the sun goes down. Our night hikes give us a chance to disconnect from the world and plug into nature at Asbury Woods. This guided hike will take participants through the woods, fields, and wetlands to experience the sights and sounds of an Asbury Woods evening. Comfortable shoes are a must, as this hike will be approximately 1.5 miles long.
