Welcome New Board Members
Monday, January 30, 2023
Asbury Woods | The Year of Water
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
Learn MoreLatest News
Asbury Woods | The Year of Water
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Asbury Woods is thrilled to announce a new initiative to help us achieve our vision that Northwestern Pennsylvania be a region where protection of and appreciation for natural places is a deeply held personal and community value. As a way to delve deeper into important environmental and conservation topics, we will begin year-long themes that allow us to explore subjects in a robust and multi-disciplinary way.
Donor Spotlight : Tony Cusati, President Sitter Insurance
Thursday, December 22, 2022
What better way to see your donation at work than to get directly involved with the organization you are supporting? Tony Cusati can personally attest to that, having once been an Asbury Woods board member. “I was close with an Erie Insurance representative who previously sat on the board. With their encouragement, I joined the board to support Asbury Woods’ land preservation and educational offerings. I was lucky to serve as a board member for six years, during which time the organization grew into the mature and stable organization that it is today."
Programs
Feb 07
The Science of Snow
Have you ever wondered about what water in winter looks like? Come join us to learn more about snow and ice in the winter. If it is snowing, we will go outside, please dress appropriately for the weather.
Feb 08
Snow Sprouts
Nature exploration is fun in every season! Little explorers and their favorite grown-up are invited to join us for hands-on nature exploration, science activities, and guided outdoor play. Our weekly themes will include: Snow Art, Winter Tracks and Signs, Snowtrek, and Animals in Winter. Appropriate outdoor dress is encouraged, as most weeks will include outdoor exploration and play.
Feb 10
Luminaria 2023
Enjoy a self-guided romantic stroll through our meandering trails following the flickering lights of luminaries lighting a path through the woods, then warm up with a cozy fire, sweet treats, and music in the picnic shelter.