Our Mission in Action | April 2022
Friday, April 29, 2022
April was busy with school visits, Maple Festival, community outreach, and the launch of City Nature Challenge.
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: David Fresch
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
David Fresch has had an affinity for the outdoors for most of his life. He enjoys sailing, skiing with his family, and exploring new places. After retiring from a career in sales and management, he started doing handyman jobs for friends. He reached out to Jennifer Farrar, who invited him to join a group of volunteers at Asbury Woods that meet every Wednesday to do odd jobs on the trails and for the Nature Center.
Donor Spotlight: Mary Lou Gelzinis
Monday, April 4, 2022
Mary Lou Gelzinis was born and raised in Erie, and moved back to the area to raise her son, as well as take care of her special needs sister and aging parents. She found her way back to the Woods after spending countless hours on the trails through school visits, birthday parties, and office picnics with her father.
Programs
May 21
Drop-in and Discover
Looking for something wild to do? Stop in each Saturday morning to discover something new about the natural world. Each week, Asbury Woods will offer a new experience that could include an animal meet-and-greet, a science experiment, a nature art project, a guided hike, and more.
May 24
Family Owl Prowl
Kids and adults alike will delight in this unique evening learning about owls and attempting to get them to answer our calls. The program includes a brief indoor portion followed by a hike on the trails.
Bring your flashlight!
May 25
Outdoor Yoga
Join Jeanine Timon, certified yoga instructor, for an introductory outdoor yoga session. Beginners are welcome. Please bring your own mat, water bottle, bug spray, and extra blanket to put on the ground, if desired.