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Located in Erie, PA
Asbury Woods consists of a 234-acre tract of wetlands, forests, fields, streams, and historic properties.
The Andrew J. Conner Nature Center at Asbury Woods is an award-winning environmental education center in northwestern Pennsylvania, providing environmental education programs including school and group programs, public programs, special events, festivals, and summer nature camps. Thousands of visitors participate in outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, running, cross-country skiing, and more.
Through the generous support from the community, access to the trails and Nature Center is free and open to the public.
Explore The Trails
Our 234 natural acres of fields, forests, and wetlands offer over 5 miles of breathtaking trails that are free and open to the public during daylight hours every day. One of the most popular highlights along our Greenway Trail is access to Walnut Creek at the scenic steel walking bridge that spans the Creek.
Andrew J. Conner Nature Center
Asbury Woods Nature Center is free and open to the public year-round. Meet our ambassador animals, view the historic Behrend Cottage, shop in the Squeaky Frog Gift Shop, and enjoy interactive play in our Discovery Room.
Address: 4105 Asbury Road, Erie PA 16506
Hours
April 1 - October 31: Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
November 1 – March 31: Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Brown's Farm
The barn and nearby property are used for educational programs focusing on watersheds, agriculture, history and sound land use. In addition to educational programs and events, the large meadow at Brown’s Farm is utilized by hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners.
Address: 5774 Sterrettania Rd., Fairview, PA 16415
Little Woods
Built as a safe place for young children to explore, and also as a community model to encourage more outdoor play, the Little Woods is designed to foster creativity, encourage exploration, and begin a lifelong connection to natural places. The Little Woods is open to the public from dawn to dusk and is intended for use by children of all ages, supervised by an adult.
Squeaky Frog Gift Shop
The Squeaky Frog Gift Shop is open during regular business hours. All gift shop proceeds directly support programs, trails and exhibits at Asbury Woods. Contact Jami Manafo for product questions and special orders at 814-836-6181 or jmanafo@asburywoods.org.
Hours
April 1 - October 31: Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
November 1 – March 31: Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.