Water System Tours
Monday, May 8, 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
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Pickets for Play fundraiser
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Pickets for Play fundraiserBe a part of the Little Woods renovation and rebirth by purchasing a fence picket. This “Pickets for Play” fundraiser is a chance to buy and personalize the pickets used in constructing the new fence around the Little Woods.
Asbury Woods Educators attend PAEE Conference
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Asbury Woods Educators attend PAEE ConferenceAsbury Woods educators Erin Paquette and Casey Keating, and Director of Education & Community Programs, Sarah Bennett, enjoyed an inspiring couple of days at the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators Conference in Halifax, PA March 13-14, 2023.
Programs
Jun 10
5 mile Trail Run
Jun 10
Drop in and Discover June 10
Looking for something wild to do? Stop in each Saturday 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.
Jun 12
Monday Music: June 12