Mission in Action | November 2022
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Woods are Calling.
With over 216 acres, 5 miles of trails, and year-round programs there’s always something new to discover at Asbury Woods.
Discovery & Adventure
Click the season wheel to learn more about year-round offerings, including what you'll find on the trails, special exhibits, seasonal activities and more.
Spring
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.
Summer
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
Fall
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:
Winter
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.
Tracks and Signs
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Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
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Life in the Cold
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Volunteer Spotlight: Doug Pollock
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Doug Pollock and his family moved from Pittsburgh to Erie in 2009. An avid outdoorsman into mountain biking, cross country skiing, and hiking, Doug and his family were elated to discover Asbury Woods which just happened to be less than 3 miles from their home. “We are SO BLESSED to have this gem in our backyard! The trails, boardwalk, and Nature Center are available year-round for our enjoyment. What better way is there to destress from the hustle and bustle of work or every-day life than to just get outside in nature and take a breath of fresh air?” Doug so enjoyed and appreciated what Asbury Woods had to offer, he decided to get directly involved by sharing his passion of nature and the outdoors with others.
Mission in Action | October 2022
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
October was a busy month with Children’s Water Festival, Scary Creature Feature, and Founder’s Day.
Programs
Dec 08
Holiday Door Swag
Participants will use fresh-cut greenery, ribbon, and decorative items to create a door swag for their home. Feel free to bring hand trimmers and work gloves, if desired.
Dec 08
Winter Wonderland
The boardwalk adjacent to the Andrew J. Conner Nature Center at Asbury Woods will be lit up each night in December (except December 24 and 25) from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. for the community to enjoy a peaceful evening stroll on the boardwalk through the woods.
Dec 09
Winter Wonderland
The boardwalk adjacent to the Andrew J. Conner Nature Center at Asbury Woods will be lit up each night in December (except December 24 and 25) from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. for the community to enjoy a peaceful evening stroll on the boardwalk through the woods.